Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
780741

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 2: 48 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780074

Common Names

  • Heterophylla Tabebuia
  • Heterophylla's Tabebuia
  • Heterophylla's Tabebuia Tree

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Description

Tabebuia heterophylla (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 heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. The bark is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia heterophylla has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia heterophylla is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 8 m (26 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature trees and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The tree requires full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Tabebuia heterophylla

Tabebuia heterophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Tabebuia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia heterophylla?

Tabebuia heterophylla

What is the common name of Tabebuia heterophylla?

Variegated Trumpet Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia heterophylla?

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:248689-2: 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].