Hymenaea fariana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.D.Ribeiro, D.B.O.S.Cardoso & H.C.Lima
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.40: 151 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319268
Common Names
- Hymenaea fariana
- Jatobá-de-farias
- Jatobá-de-farias-de-folha-estreita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenaea fariana (also called 'Farian Hymenaea', among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Brazil. It has large, pinnate leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenaea fariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenaea fariana has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenaea fariana is a slow-growing, long-lived tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Hymenaea fariana
Hymenaea fariana is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Species in the Hymenaea genus
Hymenaea intermedia, Hymenaea oblongifolia, Hymenaea parvifolia, Hymenaea reticulata, Hymenaea rubriflora, Hymenaea velutina, Hymenaea courbaril, Hymenaea verrucosa, Hymenaea eriogyne, Hymenaea martiana, Hymenaea stigonocarpa, Hymenaea torrei, Hymenaea travassii, Hymenaea aurea, Hymenaea maranhensis, Hymenaea cangaceira, Hymenaea fariana, Hymenaea longifolia, Hymenaea erythrocarpa, Hymenaea jeaniana, Hymenaea osanigraseminae, Hymenaea altissima, Hymenaea travassosii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
Domingos Benício Oliveira Silva Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.O.S.Cardoso' in the authors string.
Robson Daumas Ribeiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Ribeiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147355-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenaea fariana R.D.Ribeiro, D.B.O.S.Cardoso & H.C.Lima: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.