Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassl.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 60 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778758
Common Names
- Jacaranda mutabilis
- Mutabilis Jacaranda
- Mutabilis Tree
Description
Jacaranda mutabilis (also called White 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 white. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jacaranda mutabilis is a popular 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
Jacaranda mutabilis has blue, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacaranda mutabilis is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering the area with soil. Once the branch has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Jacaranda mutabilis
Jacaranda mutabilis is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Jacaranda mutabilis FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Jacaranda mutabilis?
Jacaranda mutabilis prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.
How much water does Jacaranda mutabilis need?
Jacaranda mutabilis needs to be watered regularly but not excessively.
How much sunlight does Jacaranda mutabilis need?
Jacaranda mutabilis prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130938-2: 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].