Black poui (Jacaranda mimosifolia, Bot. Reg. 8: t. 631 (1822))

Family: Bignoniaceae

Author: D.Don

Bibliography: Bot. Reg. 8: t. 631 (1822)

Year: 1822

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Jacaranda

Vegetable: False

Observations: Bolivia to NW Argentina

Description

The Black Poui, a stunning member of the Bignoniaceae family, is known to botanists and plant enthusiasts by its scientific name Jacaranda mimosifolia. First recorded by D. Don in the botanical register of 1822, this tree has captivated hearts and shaded landscapes from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina.

Often admired for its spectacular display, the Black Poui is famed for its clusters of vibrant, purple-blue bell-shaped flowers. These blossoms, which typically make their grand appearance in the spring, create a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of delicate, fern-like foliage. This combination of vivid blooms and feathery leaves lends an airy elegance to the tree, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting in gardens and cityscapes.

Beyond its visual appeal, the Jacaranda mimosifolia has practical applications. Its wood, though not widely used due to the tree’s greater value as an ornamental plant, is sometimes utilized in carpentry and landscaping. The resplendent Black Poui also plays a role in environmental management, contributing to soil stability and providing habitat for various species.

Native to the regions spanning from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina, the Black Poui thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight, accommodating a range of climatic conditions though it flourishes best in warmer environments. Its resilience and adaptability have seen it being cultivated far beyond its native range, adorning streets and gardens in temperate climates across the globe.

From the sweeping plains and Andean foothills where it originates, to metropolitan parks and suburban lawns worldwide, the Black Poui continues to enchant and inspire, standing as a testament to the enduring beauty and versatility of the natural world.

Common Names

Eng: black poui, jacaranda
Spa: jacaranda, cacha cacha, chepereque, tarco
Por: jacaranda
Swe: jakaranda
Afr: jakaranda
En: Black poui, Jacaranda, Fern-tree, Green Ebony
Af: Jakaranda
Fr: Arbre à huîtres, Jacaranda, Palissandre
Pt: Jacaranda, Jacarandá-mimoso
Es: Jacaranda, Cacha Cacha, Chepereque, Tarco, Jacarandá
Sv: Jakaranda

Synonyms

• Jacaranda ovalifolia (R.Br.)
• Jacaranda chelonia (Griseb.)

Distribution

• Argentina Northwest (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Bangladesh (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• China South-Central (introduced)
• Comoros (introduced)
• Dominican Republic (introduced)
• East Aegean Is. (introduced)
• Ecuador (introduced)
• Gabon (introduced)
• Gambia (introduced)
• Haiti (introduced)
• Hawaii (introduced)
• Jamaica (introduced)
• Juan Fernández Is. (introduced)
• KwaZulu-Natal (introduced)
• Leeward Is. (introduced)
• Madeira (introduced)
• Marshall Is. (introduced)
• Mexico Central (introduced)
• Mexico Gulf (introduced)
• Mexico Southwest (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• Northern Provinces (introduced)
• Puerto Rico (introduced)
• Queensland (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• Spain (introduced)
• Swaziland (introduced)
• Trinidad-Tobago (introduced)
• Venezuelan Antilles (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Western Australia (introduced)
• Windward Is. (introduced)

Additional Images

Fruit

Taken Jan 21, 2022 by Uwe Worm (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 2, 2021 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 13, 2017 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 8, 2022 by Matthew Brown (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 28, 2021 by dinkel benjamin (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by La Nena (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by La Nena (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 15, 2016 by Hugo SANTACREU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by La Nena (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 8, 2018 by Oscar Barrios (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Dec 3, 2021 by TRiiBO Agrofloresta (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 4, 2022 by Marta Biurrun Quintana (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 11, 2021 by Da Silva Rocha João Vitor (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 3, 2021 by Jacques Zuber (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 28, 2021 by dinkel benjamin (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Nov 28, 2021 by dinkel benjamin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 2, 2021 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 8, 2022 by Matthew Brown (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2022 by Almanza Armando (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2021 by La Nena (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Sep 23, 2020 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − George FOWLER (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 8, 2020 by Nyunyshkin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 2, 2021 by Monteiro Henrique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 2, 2021 by Miguel A. C. (cc-by-sa)

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Other

Taken Jun 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − George FOWLER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 19, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Michel PANSIOT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 29, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 1, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Michel GAUBERT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 1, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Michel GAUBERT (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3172499)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130936-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Jacaranda mimosifolia D.Don)

Specifications

Growth habit: Tree

Growth