As here defined, Jacaranda caroba refers to a shrub-like plant usually growing around 70 - 300cm tall growing in savannah. Arborescent forms, usually growing in gallery forest, sometimes to 20 metres tall, refer to Jacaranda puberula Cham.[].

Common Name: Caroba

General Information

Jacaranda caroba isusually growing around 70 - 300cm tall[].
The plant is gathered from the wild for local medicinal use and is also sometimes used as a source of fuel.
Jacaranda caroba has a very wide distribution, large population, is not currently experiencing any major threats and no significant future threats have been identified. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2019)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

S. America - Brazil.

Habitat

Savannah; at elevations from 600 - 1,600 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Least Concern
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	5.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the tropics where it is generally found at elevations from 500 - 1,600 metres.
Prefers a sunny position[]. Grows best in a well-drained, fertile soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

There are a large number of related species in the Jacaranda genus in Brazil, all known by the same common name of caroba, and all considered to have the same therapeutic properties[].

The bitter bark is alterative, antisypilitic, astringent, cathartic, depurative, diuretic and sudorific[, , , ]. It is used in the treatment of venereal, skin and rheumatismal affections and lymph node swelling[].

The leaves are antisyphilitic and tonic[]. They are used in the treatment of syphilis and various skin problems[, ].

The plant is used in the treatment of urethritis, rheumatism, and skin-diseases[].
The plant (part not specified) is traditionally used as a blood purifier[].

In homeopathic medicine, the plant has a reputation as a remedy in venereal diseases and rheumatism. Morning sickness. The urinary and sexual symptoms are important. Rheumatic symptoms[].

Other Uses

The whitish-grey to light pink wood is light, smooth, somewhat porous, rather brittle and of little durability[]. It is only used for fuel and making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed.

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