Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 53 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780199
Common Names
- Pau D'Arco
- Ipê Roxo
- Ipê Amarelo
Description
Tabebuia densifolia (also called Yellow Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats. The tree has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, and can reach heights of up to 25 m. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow, with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Tabebuia densifolia is used as an ornamental tree and for timber production. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tabebuia densifolia 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 densifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of 30-50 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Tabebuia densifolia
Tabebuia densifolia is native to Brazil.
Tabebuia densifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tabebuia densifolia?
Tabebuia densifolia
What is the common name of Tabebuia densifolia?
Dense Trumpet Tree
What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia densifolia?
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:248663-2: 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].