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Jacaranda caroba

Jacaranda caroba (Vell.) DC.
Jacaranda caroba
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Jacaranda caroba, the Brazilian caroba-tree, is a medicinal plant native to the Cerrado vegetation in Brazil. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family and was first described in 1845.

Description

Jacaranda caroba is a species of the genus Jacaranda in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to the Cerrado biome of Brazil and is found in several regions of the country, including the Northeast, North, Southeast, South, and West-Central. This plant is known for its medicinal properties and is an integral part of the local flora. The species was published in 1845 and is recognized for its ecological and traditional uses.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central

Synonyms

Jacaranda oxyphyllaJacaranda mendoncaeiJacaranda elegansJacaranda claussenianaJacaranda caroba var. oxyphyllaBignonia caroba

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