Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
779443

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 61: 877 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778776



Common Names

  • Jacaranda Irwinii
  • Irwin Jacaranda
  • Irwin's Jacaranda


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Description

Jacaranda irwinii (also called Irwin's Jacaranda, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and a straight trunk with a smooth, gray bark. Its leaves are bipinnate and its flowers are bright blue. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda irwinii is an ornamental tree often used in landscaping and gardens for its beautiful purple flowers. It is also used for its wood, which is strong and durable, making it ideal for furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacaranda irwinii is a deep blue, trumpet-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda irwinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to plant in the spring or fall and to water regularly until established.

Where to Find Jacaranda irwinii

Jacaranda irwinii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Jacaranda irwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda irwinii?

Jacaranda irwinii

What type of plant is Jacaranda irwinii?

It is a small tree

Where does Jacaranda irwinii grow?

It grows in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

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

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130929-2: 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].