Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1285

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Genus en: Tipu tree

# spp.: 1 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

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Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Mar 2026	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: Bolivia to S. Brazil and N. Argentina

Description en: Genus of one species of semi-evergreen tree found in tropical forest in South America, and cultivated for its attractive habit and flowers. T. tipu has mainly alternate, pinnate leaves and arching to pendent, terminal or axillary racemes or panicles of pea-like flowers. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a cool or temperate greenhouse; flowers are seldom produced when grown in a container. In warmer areas, grow as a shade or avenue tree.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 15°C (59°F) in spring.

Pests en: Red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-17 10:24 by hkokubun@mac.com