Basic Information Common Name: Lamiodendron Scientific Name: Lamiodendron Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Lamiodendron is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species, Lamiodendron magnificum. This makes its history and discovery particularly interesting. Lamiodendron magnificum is native to Madagascar, an isl
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Sausage Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Sausage Tree Scientific Name: Kigelia africana Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator The Sausage Tree, scientifically known as Kigelia africana, boasts a captivating history deeply entwined with the African continent. Its imposing presence and unique fruits have long been recognized by indig
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Kigelia
Basic Information Common Name: Kigelia Scientific Name: Kigelia Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Kigelia belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, which also includes plants like jacaranda and trumpet vine. The name Kigelia is derived from the Mozambican Bantu name for the tree, “Kigeli-keia.” The mos
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Jacaranda copaia
Basic Information Common Name: Jacaranda copaia Scientific Name: Jacaranda copaia Native Habitat: Tropical South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Jacaranda copaia, a member of the Bignoniaceae family, is a majestic tree native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest and surrounding areas. Its discovery a
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Jacaranda cuspidifolia
Basic Information Common Name: Jacaranda cuspidifolia Scientific Name: Jacaranda cuspidifolia Native Habitat: Primarily found in South America, specifically in regions of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Jacaranda cuspidifolia belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a group known for its flowering trees and shrubs.
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Jacaranda (Genus)
Basic Information Common Name: Jacaranda Scientific Name: Jacaranda Native Habitat: South America, Caribbean History / Discovery / Cultivator The Jacaranda genus, belonging to the Bignoniaceae family, comprises approximately 49 species of flowering plants native to tropical and subtropical regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. While the exact
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Jacaranda
Basic Information Common Name: Jacaranda Scientific Name: Jacaranda mimosifolia Native Habitat: South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil) History / Discovery / Cultivator The Jacaranda, scientifically known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, boasts a rich history intertwined with its origins in South America. Specifically, it is native to the subtropical r
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Incarvillea mairei
Basic Information Common Name: Incarvillea mairei Scientific Name: Incarvillea mairei Native Habitat: Southwestern China, specifically Yunnan province. History / Discovery / Cultivator Incarvillea mairei, a captivating perennial often referred to as the Hardy Gloxinia, boasts a history intertwined with botanical exploration and horticultural fascin
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Incarvillea
Basic Information Common Name: Incarvillea Scientific Name: Incarvillea Native Habitat: Mountainous regions of Central and East Asia, particularly the Himalayas, China, and Tibet. History / Discovery / Cultivator Incarvillea, often referred to as hardy gloxinia or Chinese trumpet flower, boasts a history intertwined with botanical exploration and h
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Hieronyma alchorneoides
Basic Information Common Name: Hieronyma alchorneoides Scientific Name: Hieronyma alchorneoides Native Habitat: Neotropical forests of Central and South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Hieronyma alchorneoides, a majestic tree of the Neotropics, boasts a history intimately intertwined with the region’s indigenous cultures and later,