Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
poitaei
ID:
779471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 376 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778804



Common Names

  • Jacaranda Poitaei
  • Poitae Jacaranda
  • Poitae's Jacaranda


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Description

Jacaranda poitaei (also called Poite's 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 poitaei 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

Flower of Jacaranda poitaei is blue-purple, trumpet-shaped and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda poitaei is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 40 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 poitaei

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

Jacaranda poitaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda poitaei?

Jacaranda poitaei

What is the common name of Jacaranda poitaei?

Jacaranda

What is the natural habitat of Jacaranda poitaei?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130947-2: 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].