Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
780985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 372 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780318

Common Names

  • Shaferi Trumpetwood
  • Shaferi Bellwood
  • Shaferi Elderwood

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Description

Tabebuia shaferi (also called Yellow Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of about 15 m. Its leaves are alternate, elliptic to oblong-elliptic, and the flowers are yellow. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia shaferi is used for timber production, as an ornamental plant, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia shaferi is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Tabebuia shaferi

Tabebuia shaferi is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Tabebuia shaferi FAQ

What is the common name of Tabebuia shaferi?

The common name of Tabebuia shaferi is Shafer's Tabebuia.

What is the scientific name of Shafer's Tabebuia?

The scientific name of Shafer's Tabebuia is Tabebuia shaferi.

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia shaferi?

Tabebuia shaferi is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

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:248803-2: 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].