Hymenaea travassii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
L.E.Paes
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178889
Common Names
- Travassos' Babaçu
- Travassos' Babacu
- Travassos' Babassu
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Hymenaea travassii (also called Travassii Hymenaea, among many other common names) is a tree species native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 20 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 centimeters. It is found in humid tropical forests, especially in the Amazon basin, and is also found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado regions.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenaea travassii is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenaea travassii is a yellow-orange puffball that blooms in the summer. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a bright green color.
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Hymenaea travassii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hymenaea travassii
Hymenaea travassii is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Brazil to Paraguay.
Hymenaea travassii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenaea travassii?
Hymenaea travassii
What is the common name of Hymenaea travassii?
Travassii
What is the family of Hymenaea travassii?
Fabaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-24962: Based on the initial data import
Luiz Emundo Paes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Paes' in the authors string.