Status:
valid
Authors:
Bureau & K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8(2): 383 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778793
Common Names
- Jacaranda Ulei
- Ule Jacaranda
- Ule's Jacaranda
Description
Jacaranda ulei (also called Ule'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 ulei 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 flower of Jacaranda ulei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacaranda ulei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 15 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Jacaranda ulei
Jacaranda ulei is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Jacaranda ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacaranda ulei?
Jacaranda ulei
What type of plant is Jacaranda ulei?
It is a small tree
Where does Jacaranda ulei 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130964-2: 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].