Browneopsis ucayalina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ucayalina
ID:
183130
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
ildis
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.4: 566 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182459
Common Names
- Browneopsis ucayalina
- Ucayalina Browneopsis
- Ucayalina Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Brownea ucayalina (Huber) Ducke [valid]
Description
Browneopsis ucayalina (also called 'Ucayali Browneopsis', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical America and Africa. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a twining stem and pinnate leaves with two to four leaflets. The flowers are yellow and the pods are flat, hairy, and contain two to four seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Browneopsis ucayalina is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as a forage crop and as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Browneopsis ucayalina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Browneopsis ucayalina can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Browneopsis ucayalina
Browneopsis ucayalina is native to the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
Browneopsis ucayalina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Browneopsis ucayalina?
Browneopsis ucayalina
What type of plant is Browneopsis ucayalina?
It is a shrub
Where is Browneopsis ucayalina native to?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Browneopsis genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37426-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Browneopsis ucayalina Huber: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.