Jupunba curvicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(H.S.Irwin) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 470 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002965
Common Names
- Jupunba curvicarpa
- Curvicarpa Jupunba
- Jupunba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba curvicarpa (also called Jupunba curvicarpa, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba curvicarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jupunba curvicarpa var. rodriguesii (Barneby & J.W.Grimes) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & IganciJupunba curvicarpa var. curvicarpa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba curvicarpa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba curvicarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Jupunba curvicarpa
Jupunba curvicarpa is native to Brazil.
Jupunba curvicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba curvicarpa?
Jupunba curvicarpa
What is the common name of Jupunba curvicarpa?
Curvicarpa Jupunba
What type of plant is Jupunba curvicarpa?
Tree
Species in the Jupunba genus
Jupunba rhombea, Jupunba turbinata, Jupunba villifera, Jupunba piresii, Jupunba mataybifolia, Jupunba macradenia, Jupunba longipedunculata, Jupunba oxyphyllidia, Jupunba commutata, Jupunba villosa, Jupunba zolleriana, Jupunba adenophora, Jupunba barbouriana, Jupunba ferruginea, Jupunba langsdorffii, Jupunba laeta, Jupunba idiopoda, Jupunba ganymedea, Jupunba gallorum, Jupunba floribunda, Jupunba filamentosa, Jupunba auriculata, Jupunba leucophylla, Jupunba curvicarpa, Jupunba cochleata, Jupunba campestris, Jupunba brachystachya, Jupunba barnebyana, Jupunba microcalyx, Jupunba obovalis, Jupunba alexandri, Jupunba asplenifolia, Jupunba glauca, Jupunba trapezifolia, Jupunba abbottii, Jupunba nipensis, Jupunba oppositifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Legume Data Portal link for: Jupunba curvicarpa (H.S.Irwin) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.