Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
779485

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
iplants

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 25(2): 87 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778818



Common Names

  • Jacaranda
  • Microcalyx
  • Small-Calyx Jacaranda


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Description

Jacaranda microcalyx (also called Dwarf Jacaranda, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m in height. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are blue-purple. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda microcalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree in many parts of the world. It is known for its beautiful purple flowers and its ability to provide a lot of shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jacaranda microcalyx 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 microcalyx is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 35 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 microcalyx

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

Jacaranda microcalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda microcalyx?

Jacaranda microcalyx

What is the common name of Jacaranda microcalyx?

Small-Leaved Jacaranda

Where is Jacaranda microcalyx 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

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:303871-2: 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].