English Common Name: Jacaranda Chinese Name / 中文名: 蓝花楹 (Lán huā yíng) Other Local Name: Jambul Merak (Malaysia) Family Name: Bignoniaceae (Bignonia Family) Scientific Name: Jacaranda obtusifolia Synonym: Not known Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Lamiales > Bignoniaceae (Bignonia Family) > Jacaranda Origin: Northern South America Growth Habit: Tree Characteristic: A tree with compound, bipinnate, opposite leaves crowded at the end of long branches. Flowers are violet in color. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering. Images Location: Johor, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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