Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
1053601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 127 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052939



Common Names

  • Punjuba killipii
  • Killip's Punjuba
  • Punjuba Tree


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Description

Punjuba killipii (also called Killip's Punjuba, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow-orange in color.

Uses & Benefits

Punjuba killipii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Punjuba killipii has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings are short and thin with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Punjuba killipii is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions and is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Punjuba killipii

Punjuba killipii can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.

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.