Neosepicaea jucunda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jucunda
ID:
779845
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Steenis
Source:
iplants
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea , n.s., 8: 174 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779178
Common Names
- Neosepicaea jucunda
- Neosepicaea jucund
- Neosepicaea jucun
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neosepicaea jucunda (also called African jucunda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Neosepicaea jucunda is used as a medicinal plant, for its wood and for its ornamental value. It is also used as a source of food for animals and birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Neosepicaea jucunda is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Neosepicaea jucunda is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a warm, sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.
Where to Find Neosepicaea jucunda
Neosepicaea jucunda is native to tropical Africa, particularly in the countries of Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Neosepicaea jucunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Neosepicaea jucunda?
Neosepicaea jucunda
What type of plant is Neosepicaea jucunda?
It is a shrub
Where is Neosepicaea jucunda found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Neosepicaea genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
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References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110139-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].