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Jacaranda mimosifolia is a sub-tropical tree native to south-central South America that has been widely planted elsewhere because of its attractive and long-lasting violet-colored flowers. It is also known as the jacaranda, blue jacaranda, black poui, Nupur or fern tree.
Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas [1] while cultivated around the world. The generic name is also used as the common name.
Jacaranda, any plant of the genus Jacaranda (family Bignoniaceae), especially the two ornamental trees J. mimosifolia and J. cuspidifolia. They are widely grown in warm parts of the world and in greenhouses for their showy blue or violet flowers and attractive, oppositely paired, compound leaves.
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What is a Jacaranda Tree? Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the jacaranda, blue jacaranda, or fern tree, is a species of flowering plant native to South America, particularly Argentina and Bolivia. Today, it is found in many parts of the world.
Scientific name: Jacaranda mimosifolia Pronunciation: jack-uh-RAN-duh mih-moe-sih-FOLE-ee-uh Common name(s): Jacaranda Family: Bignoniaceae USDA hardiness zones: 9B through 11 (Fig. 2) Origin: not native to North America Uses: large parking lot islands (> 200 square feet in size); wide tree lawns (>6 feet wide); shade tree;
Scientific Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia. Family: Bignoniaceae. Identification. Habit: Jacarandas grow more wide than tall. Average heights of mature trees range from 7 to 15 meters while the spread ranges from 7 to 20 meters wide (Gilman & Watson, 1993).
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Jul 13, 2023 · Jacaranda mimosifolia is a beautiful ornamental tropical tree. The jacaranda tree is known for its spectacular clusters of intense purple-blue trumpet-shaped flowers, attractive green fern-like leaves, and a spreading umbrella-like canopy.
