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
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.
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