Hymenaea longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) I.M.Souza, Funch & L.P.Queiroz
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys38: 113 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319269
Common Names
- Hymenaea longifolia
- Jatobá-de-folha-longa
- Jatobá-de-folha-longa-de-folha-estreita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hymenaea longifolia (also called Long-leaved Hymenaea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenaea longifolia 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 longifolia 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 longifolia is a shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seeds or cuttings taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Hymenaea longifolia
Hymenaea longifolia 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Ligia Silveira Funch (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funch' in the authors string.
Isys Mascarenhas Souza (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Souza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140226-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Hymenaea longifolia (Benth.) I.M.Souza, Funch & L.P.Queiroz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.