Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rufa
ID:
779476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Silva Manso

Source:
iplants

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Enum. Subst. Braz. : 40 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778809



Common Names

  • Jacaranda
  • Rufa
  • Red Jacaranda


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Description

Jacaranda rufa (also called Red Jacaranda, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with pinnate leaves and clusters of red, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda rufa 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

The flowers of Jacaranda rufa 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 rufa is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 25 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 rufa

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

Jacaranda rufa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda rufa?

Jacaranda rufa

What is the common name of Jacaranda rufa?

Jacaranda

What is the natural habitat of Jacaranda rufa?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

António Luiz Patricio da Silva Manso (1788-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silva Manso' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109853-1: 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].