Jacaranda mimosifolia
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| Synonyms: | |
| Common names: | Jacaranda (English) |
| Description: | Tree to 20 m. Leaves 15-40 × 10-20 cm; pinnae opposite or subopposite with (10-)15-20 pairs; each pinna imparipinnate. Leaflets oblong to elliptic, sessile, opposite, subopposite to alternate, slightly asymmetric, markedly apiculate, 15-25 leaflets each side of the pinna axis, terminal leaflet longer and long-acuminate. Flowers purple, 5 cm × 4 cm wide. Capsule c. 5 cm in diameter. Seeds with a prominent wing. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | mimosifolia: leaves like a Mimosa (2 pinnate) |
| Flowering time: | Sep - Nov |
| Worldwide distribution: | Brazil |
| Growth form(s): | Tree. |
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| Image last updated: | Wednesday 3 January 2018 |
| Literature: |
Drummond, R.B. (1975). A list of trees, shrubs and woody climbers indigenous or naturalised in Rhodesia. Kirkia 10(1) Page 273. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 30. Parker, T. (2023). Common Trees of Mozambique The Tree Press, Austin, Texas, USA Pages 86 - 87. (Includes a picture). |
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Jacaranda mimosifolia
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