Jupunba oppositifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Britton & Rose
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.23: 28 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000171337
Common Names
- Jupunba
- Oppositifolia
- Opposite-leaved Jupunba
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- Pithecellobium oppositifolium Urb. [unknown]
- Pithecellobium trinitense Britton [unknown]
- Jupunba trinitensis (Britton) Britton & Rose [unknown]
- Abarema oppositifolia (Urb.) Barneby & J.W.Grimes [unknown]
Description
Jupunba oppositifolia (also called Oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a shade tree and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jupunba oppositifolia 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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Jupunba oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia
Jupunba oppositifolia is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Jupunba oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba oppositifolia?
Jupunba oppositifolia
What is the common name of Jupunba oppositifolia?
Jupunba oppositifolia is commonly known as the 'Opposite-Leaf Jupunba'
Where is Jupunba oppositifolia native to?
Jupunba oppositifolia 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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
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 oppositifolia (Urb.) Britton & Rose: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.