Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
paucifoliata
ID:
779420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex DC.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 230 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778753



Common Names

  • Jacaranda paucifoliata
  • Paucifoliata Jacaranda
  • Paucifoliata Tree


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Description

Jacaranda paucifoliata (also called paucifoliate jacaranda, among many other common names) is a large, deciduous tree native to South America. It has pinnate leaves and blue-purple flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda paucifoliata is a popular ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as its leaves contain compounds that repel certain types of insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacaranda paucifoliata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda paucifoliata 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 paucifoliata

Jacaranda paucifoliata can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Jacaranda paucifoliata FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Jacaranda paucifoliata?

Jacaranda paucifoliata prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

How much water does Jacaranda paucifoliata need?

Jacaranda paucifoliata needs to be watered regularly but not excessively.

How much sunlight does Jacaranda paucifoliata need?

Jacaranda paucifoliata 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109838-1: 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].