Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subalpina
ID:
779452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morawetz

Source:
iplants

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 132: 336 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778785



Common Names

  • Jacaranda Subalpina
  • Subalpine Jacaranda
  • Subalpine's Jacaranda


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Description

Jacaranda subalpina (also called Subalpine 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 bright blue. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jacaranda subalpina is an 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

The flower of Jacaranda subalpina is a deep blue, trumpet-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacaranda subalpina is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and covered with a thin layer of soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Jacaranda subalpina

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

Jacaranda subalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacaranda subalpina?

Jacaranda subalpina

What type of plant is Jacaranda subalpina?

It is a small tree

Where does Jacaranda subalpina grow?

It grows in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

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

Wilfried Morawetz (1952-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morawetz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130961-2: 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].