Jacaranda
Botanical Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia
Family Name: Bignoniaceae
Plant Description: Ornamental tree with feathery leaves and striking purple flowers
Ecosystem: Subtropical woodlands and urban landscapes
Size: 5–15 metres
Shape: Rounded canopy with arching branches
Geographical Origin: South America (Argentina, Brazil)
Current Distribution: Australia, USA, Africa, South America
Flower Shapes and Colours: Trumpet-shaped lavender to purple blooms
Seed Types and Size: Flat, winged seeds in woody pods
Uses: Ornamental, shade tree
Parts Used: Bark, leaves (in traditional medicine)
Medicinal Uses: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial (folk uses)
Planetary Influences: Venus
Metaphysical Uses: Creativity, beauty, mental clarity
Elemental Association: Air