Picramnia juniniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juniniana
ID:
475469
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 374 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474801
Common Names
- Picramnia juniniana
- Juniniana Picramnia
- Juniniana Picramnia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picramnia juniniana (also called Junin picramnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Picramniaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, such as wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picramnia juniniana has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a dye for textiles and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picramnia juniniana is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picramnia juniniana is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Picramnia juniniana
Picramnia juniniana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Picramnia juniniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picramnia juniniana?
Picramnia juniniana
What is the family of Picramnia juniniana?
Sapindaceae
What is the origin of Picramnia juniniana?
South America
Species in the Picramnia genus
Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,
Species in the Picramniaceae family
Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2549124: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.