Date: 4 October 2013
Common names: Jacaranda
SiSwati name: None
Scientific name: Jacaranda cuspidifolia
Family: Bignoniaceae
Distribution: Central America, Southern Brazil to Northern Argentina, Southeast Asia, West Indies
Flowering season: Spring (September to November)
Flowers: Showy blue or violet flowers
Leaves: Oppositely paired, compound leaves
Swazi medicinal uses: None
Swazi cultural significance: This is an
expensive and beautiful tree, so homesteads that have it may appear wealthier.
Appearance is a big thing here, so appearing wealthy is very important.
Photo information: I took these photos at a homestead close to mine in my village, which is on the border of Swaziland and Mozambique, near Siteki.
Source:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/298661/jacaranda#ref263021
http://www.rareflora.com/jacarandacus.html
