Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 469 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002968
Common Names
- Jupunba brachystachya
- Brachystachya Jupunba
- Jupunba
Description
Jupunba brachystachya (also called Jupunba brachystachya, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba brachystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba brachystachya is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jupunba brachystachya can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Jupunba brachystachya
Jupunba brachystachya is native to Brazil.
Jupunba brachystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba brachystachya?
Jupunba brachystachya
What is the common name of Jupunba brachystachya?
Brachystachya Jupunba
What type of plant is Jupunba brachystachya?
Tree
Species in the Jupunba genus
Jupunba rhombea,
Jupunba turbinata,
Jupunba villifera,
Jupunba piresii,
Jupunba mataybifolia,
Jupunba macradenia,
Jupunba longipedunculata,
Jupunba oxyphyllidia,
Jupunba commutata,
Jupunba villosa,
Jupunba zolleriana,
Jupunba adenophora,
Jupunba barbouriana,
Jupunba ferruginea,
Jupunba langsdorffii,
Jupunba laeta,
Jupunba idiopoda,
Jupunba ganymedea,
Jupunba gallorum,
Jupunba floribunda,
Jupunba filamentosa,
Jupunba auriculata,
Jupunba leucophylla,
Jupunba curvicarpa,
Jupunba cochleata,
Jupunba campestris,
Jupunba brachystachya,
Jupunba barnebyana,
Jupunba microcalyx,
Jupunba obovalis,
Jupunba alexandri,
Jupunba asplenifolia,
Jupunba glauca,
Jupunba trapezifolia,
Jupunba abbottii,
Jupunba nipensis,
Jupunba oppositifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family