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jacaranda

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Vulnerable
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The Black poui (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a species in the genus Jacaranda. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (Turkey, Yemen), Europe (Italy, Portugal, Spain), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cacha Cacha
Portuguese jacaranda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of jacaranda?
The scientific name of jacaranda is Jacaranda mimosifolia. It belongs to the genus Jacaranda.
What is the conservation status of jacaranda?
jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does jacaranda live?
jacaranda is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (Turkey, Yemen), Europe (Italy, Portugal, Spain), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Botswana, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica, Ecuador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon.
What family does jacaranda belong to?
jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) belongs to the genus Jacaranda, which is part of the taxonomic family Bignoniaceae.
Is jacaranda endangered?
Yes, jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does jacaranda belong to?
jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 30 Countries

Genus Jacaranda — 1 Species

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Jacaranda mimosifolia
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