Status:
valid
Authors:
(Silva Manso) Benth. & Hook.f. ex S.Moore
Source:
iplants
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 423 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780159
Common Names
- Aurea Trumpet Tree
- Tabebuia Aurea
- Aurea Poui
Description
Tabebuia aurea (also called Golden Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tabebuia aurea is used for its wood, as an ornamental plant, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tabebuia aurea is yellow in color and trumpet-shaped. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tabebuia aurea is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Tabebuia aurea
Tabebuia aurea is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Tabebuia aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tabebuia aurea?
Tabebuia aurea
What is the common name of Tabebuia aurea?
Golden Trumpet Tree
What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia aurea?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110852-1: 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].