Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
780816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 376 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780149

Common Names

  • Angustata Trumpet Tree
  • Tabebuia Angustata
  • Angustata Poui

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Description

Tabebuia angustata (also called Red Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist lowland forests and along rivers. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with pinnate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia angustata is used for its wood, as an ornamental plant, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia angustata has yellow trumpet-shaped flowers and green seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia angustata is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Tabebuia angustata

Tabebuia angustata is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Tabebuia angustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia angustata?

Tabebuia angustata

What is the common name of Tabebuia angustata?

Yellow Trumpet Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia angustata?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Tabebuia genus

Tabebuia zanonii, Tabebuia ovatifolia, Tabebuia bullata, Tabebuia gemmiflora, Tabebuia reticulata, Tabebuia ricardii, Tabebuia caleticana, Tabebuia vinosa, Tabebuia insignis, Tabebuia jackiana, Tabebuia jaucoensis, Tabebuia lepidophylla, Tabebuia lepidota, Tabebuia glaucescens, Tabebuia gracilipes, Tabebuia inaequipes, Tabebuia haemantha, Tabebuia heterophylla, Tabebuia hypoleuca, Tabebuia leptoneura, Tabebuia nodosa, Tabebuia myrtifolia, Tabebuia obovata, Tabebuia obtusifolia, Tabebuia ophiolithica, Tabebuia orinocensis, Tabebuia linearis, Tabebuia fluviatilis, Tabebuia maxonii, Tabebuia calcicola, Tabebuia bibracteolata, Tabebuia brooksiana, Tabebuia bahamensis, Tabebuia cassinoides, Tabebuia buchii, Tabebuia angustata, Tabebuia acrophylla, Tabebuia arimaoensis, Tabebuia aurea, Tabebuia elliptica, Tabebuia dubia, Tabebuia elegans, Tabebuia elongata, Tabebuia multinervis, Tabebuia clementis, Tabebuia conferta, Tabebuia crispiflora, Tabebuia del-riscoi, Tabebuia densifolia, Tabebuia pallida,

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248617-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].