Jupunba laeta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc.196: 472 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002957
Common Names
- Jupunba laeta
- Laeta Jupunba
- Jupunba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba laeta (also called Jupunba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba laeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jupunba laeta has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba laeta 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 laeta
Jupunba laeta is native to Brazil.
Jupunba laeta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba laeta?
Jupunba laeta
What is the common name of Jupunba laeta?
Laeta Jupunba
What is the family of Jupunba laeta?
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 laeta (Benth.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.