Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
buchii
ID:
780808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 377 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780141

Common Names

  • Buchii Trumpet Tree
  • Tabebuia Buchii
  • Buchii Poui

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Description

Tabebuia buchii (also called Pink trumpet tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia buchii has small, yellow, tubular flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, brown seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia buchii is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the summer and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.

Where to Find Tabebuia buchii

Tabebuia buchii is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Tabebuia buchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia buchii?

Tabebuia buchii

What are the common names of Tabebuia buchii?

Red Trumpet Tree, Red Poui, Red Tabebuia

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia buchii?

It is native to Central America and the Caribbean

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:248637-2: 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].