Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
779530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
iplants

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 20: 150 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778863



Common Names

  • Jacaranda ekmanii
  • Ekman's Jacaranda
  • Ekman's Bluebell


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Description

Jacaranda ekmanii (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 ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and to make paper pulp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacaranda ekmanii has a bell-shaped, deep blue flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are light green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda ekmanii 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 ekmanii

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

Jacaranda ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda ekmanii?

Jacaranda ekmanii

What is the common name of Jacaranda ekmanii?

Ekman's Jacaranda

What is the natural habitat of Jacaranda ekmanii?

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

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130919-2: 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].