Jupunba rhombea - 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: 474 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002937
Common Names
- Jupunba rhombea
- Rhomboid Jupunba
- Jupunba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jupunba rhombea (also called Rhomboid Jupunba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and grows in moist and humid areas. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jupunba rhombea 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 rhombea has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jupunba rhombea is a shrub that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. For cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Jupunba rhombea
Jupunba rhombea is native to East Asia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Jupunba rhombea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jupunba rhombea?
Jupunba rhombea
What is the common name of Jupunba rhombea?
Rhomboid Jupunba
What is the natural habitat of Jupunba rhombea?
Jupunba rhombea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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 rhombea (Benth.) M.V.B.Soares, M.P.Morim & Iganci: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.