Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
779481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) J.St.-Hil.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Expos. Fam. Nat. 1: 317 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778814



Common Names

  • Jacaranda
  • Brasiliana
  • Brazilian Jacaranda


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Description

Jacaranda brasiliana (also called Brazilian Jacaranda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil, where it is found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. It is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda brasiliana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jacaranda brasiliana are blue and trumpet-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda brasiliana is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Jacaranda brasiliana

Jacaranda brasiliana is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Jacaranda brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda brasiliana?

Jacaranda brasiliana

What is the common name of Jacaranda brasiliana?

Jacaranda

What is the natural habitat of Jacaranda brasiliana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Jacaranda genus

Jacaranda paucifoliata, Jacaranda obovata, Jacaranda mutabilis, Jacaranda montana, Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda micrantha, Jacaranda hesperia, Jacaranda glabra, Jacaranda macrantha, Jacaranda irwinii, Jacaranda jasminoides, Jacaranda praetermissa, Jacaranda simplicifolia, Jacaranda sparrei, Jacaranda subalpina, Jacaranda selleana, Jacaranda ulei, Jacaranda pulcherrima, Jacaranda puberula, Jacaranda poitaei, Jacaranda racemosa, Jacaranda rufa, Jacaranda carajasensis, Jacaranda brasiliana, Jacaranda bullata, Jacaranda caerulea, Jacaranda orinocensis, Jacaranda microcalyx, Jacaranda caucana, Jacaranda caroba, Jacaranda arborea, Jacaranda acutifolia, Jacaranda macrocarpa, Jacaranda intricata, Jacaranda rugosa, Jacaranda bracteata, Jacaranda obtusifolia, Jacaranda decurrens, Jacaranda cuspidifolia, Jacaranda cowellii, Jacaranda ekmanii, Jacaranda egleri, Jacaranda crassifolia, Jacaranda copaia, Jacaranda grandifoliolata, Jacaranda campinae, Jacaranda duckei, Jacaranda heterophylla, Jacaranda paucifoliolata, Jacaranda densicoma,

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109777-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].