Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
780791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 373 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780124

Common Names

  • Calcicola Trumpet Tree
  • Tabebuia Calcicola
  • Calcicola Poui

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Description

Tabebuia calcicola (also called Roble, Roble de montaña, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 20m in height. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia calcicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tabebuia calcicola is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia calcicola 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 calcicola

Tabebuia calcicola is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Tabebuia calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia calcicola?

Tabebuia calcicola

What is the common name of Tabebuia calcicola?

Limestone Trumpet Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia calcicola?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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:248639-2: 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].