Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
780974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 378 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780307

Common Names

  • Revoluta Trumpetwood
  • Revoluta Bellwood
  • Revoluta Elderwood

Searching for Tabebuia revoluta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tabebuia revoluta (also called Revolute Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia revoluta is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia revoluta has white flowers with yellow throats, small seeds, and small seedlings with a single stem.

Searching for Tabebuia revoluta? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia revoluta is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Tabebuia revoluta

Tabebuia revoluta is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in tropical and subtropical regions.

Tabebuia revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia revoluta?

Tabebuia revoluta

What is the common name of Tabebuia revoluta?

Revoluta trumpet tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia revoluta?

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248782-2: 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].