Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jueirana-facao
ID:
1304944

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.P.Lewis & G.S.Siqueira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.72(3)-48: 6 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317398


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Description

Dinizia jueirana-facao (also called Jurema-Faca, among many other common names) is a tree that grows up to 25 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dinizia jueirana-facao is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dinizia jueirana-facao has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinizia jueirana-facao can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Dinizia jueirana-facao

Dinizia jueirana-facao is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Para and Amazonas.

Species in the Dinizia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Geovane De Souza Siqueira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Siqueira' in the authors string.