The difference between Albizia julibrissin and jacaranda

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1. Different varieties

2. Different leaves

3. Flowers are different

Different varieties: Albizia julibrissin belongs to the Fabaceae and Albizia genus trees; Jacaranda belongs to the Asteraceae and Jacaranda genus trees. The leaves are different: there are 10-30 pairs of leaflets on the leaves of Albizia Julibrissin, which mainly expand in the morning and converge at night; there are 16-24 pairs of leaflets on the leaves of Jacaranda, and the number is an odd number. The flowers are different: the flowers of Albizia Julibrissin look like small red or pink fans; the flowers of Jacaranda are blue and somewhat trumpet-shaped.

1. Different varieties

The Albizia Julibrissin tree belongs to the leguminous family and the Albizia Julibrissin genus. It is also known as velvet tree, night lily tree, bird down tree, lantana tree, etc. , are now planted more often, and are generally used for ornamental purposes.

Jacaranda The trees are relatively rare, belonging to the family Bignonaceae and Jacaranda, and are native to countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

2. Leaves Different

The leaves of the Albizia julibrissin tree have 10-30 pairs of small leaves, which are sickle-shaped and round. The most striking feature is that the leaflets unfold in the morning and converge at night. This is very obvious and can be easily distinguished.

Jacaranda leaves It has 16-24 pairs of small leaves. The shape of a single leaf is oval-lanceolate, with a length of about 6-12 mm. The top part is relatively pointed, and the number is odd.

3. Flowers Different

The Albizia julibrissin tree has corymb inflorescences, its flower sepals are yellow-green, and the upper parts of the filaments are red or pink, like small fans.

Jacaranda flowers The color is blue, the corolla tube is relatively slender, the flowers are somewhat trumpet-shaped, the upper part is relatively swollen, and the lower part is slightly curved.

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