Jacaranda caucana Pittier subsp. caucana

  • Authority

    Gentry, Alwyn H. 1992. Bignoniaceae--part II (Tribe Tecomeae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 25: 1-370. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Bignoniaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Jacaranda caucana Pittier subsp. caucana

  • Type

    Type: Colombia. Cauca: collected in a garden at Calí, flowers and fruits, 1 Jan 1906, H. Pittier 925 (HT: US-531119)

  • Synonyms

    Jacaranda filicifolia D.Don, Jacaranda gualanday Cortés, Jacaranda trianae Kraenzl.

  • Description

    Subspecies Description - This subspecies is distinct in its rounder more strongly undulate fruit, in its mostly 2-3 mm long calyx lobes, and its generally smaller leaflets.

  • Discussion

    Uses. An infusion of leaves and bark has been used to treat venereal disease.

  • Common Names

    Gualanday, bayeto, jacaranda

  • Distribution

    The Magdalena and Cauca Valleys of Colombia and in Barinas, Portuguesa, and Yaracuy States of Venezuela; 200-1800 m elevation.

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