Jupunba nipensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 28 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171336
Common Names
- Jupunba nipensis
- Nipensis Jupunba
- Nipense Jupunba
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- Pithecellobium nipense Britton [unknown]
- Abarema nipensis (Britton) Barneby & J.W.Grimes [unknown]
Description
Jupunba nipensis (also called Nipensis Jupunba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It grows in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba nipensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba nipensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba nipensis is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The tree should be grown in full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Jupunba nipensis
Jupunba nipensis is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Jupunba nipensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba nipensis?
Jupunba nipensis
What is the common name of Jupunba nipensis?
Jupunba nipensis is commonly known as the 'Nipa Jupunba'
Where is Jupunba nipensis native to?
Jupunba nipensis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
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
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Jupunba nipensis (Britton) Britton & Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.