Jupunba ganymedea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barneby & J.W.Grimes) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 471 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002959
Common Names
- Jupunba ganymedea
- Ganymede Jupunba
- Jupunba
Searching for Jupunba ganymedea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba ganymedea (also called Jupunba-de-gigante, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with entire margins. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are globose and red. It is found in humid forests, in areas with high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba ganymedea 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jupunba ganymedea has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Jupunba ganymedea? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba ganymedea is a perennial plant native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from frost.
Where to Find Jupunba ganymedea
Jupunba ganymedea is native to Brazil.
Jupunba ganymedea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba ganymedea?
Jupunba ganymedea
What is the common name of Jupunba ganymedea?
Ganymedea Jupunba
What is the family of Jupunba ganymedea?
Fabaceae
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 ganymedea (Barneby & J.W.Grimes) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.