Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
copaia
ID:
779536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) D.Don

Source:
iplants

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 9: 264 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778869





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Description

Jacaranda copaia (also called Jacaranda brasiliensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in a variety of habitats, including savannas, dry forests, and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda copaia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jacaranda copaia sub. spectabilis (Mart. ex DC.) A.H.Gentry
Jacaranda copaia sub. copaia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacaranda copaia has bell-shaped, bright blue flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, flat, and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are bright green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda copaia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to speed up germination.

Where to Find Jacaranda copaia

Jacaranda copaia is native to Brazil. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Jacaranda copaia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda copaia?

Jacaranda copaia

What is the common name of Jacaranda copaia?

Copaia Jacaranda

Where is Jacaranda copaia native to?

South America

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

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109789-1: 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].