Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
berteroi
ID:
781417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 377 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780750



Common Names

  • Bertero's Tabebuia
  • Palo de rosa
  • Pink Lapacho


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Description

Tabebuia berteroi (also called 'Bertero's Tabebuia' among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has yellow flowers and green, elliptic leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia berteroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia berteroi has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia berteroi is a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 40 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Tabebuia berteroi

Tabebuia berteroi is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro.

Tabebuia berteroi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia berteroi?

Tabebuia berteroi is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

What is the average height of Tabebuia berteroi?

Tabebuia berteroi typically grows to a height of 5-6 meters.

What is the soil type preferred by Tabebuia berteroi?

Tabebuia berteroi prefers well-drained sandy or gravelly soils.

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:248630-2: 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].