Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
780834

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright) Britton ex Seibert

Source:
iplants

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 63: 8 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780167



Common Names

  • Pau d'arco
  • Trumpet Tree
  • Pink Lapacho


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Description

Tabebuia dubia (also called Dubious Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia dubia has a yellow flower with a dark center and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia dubia is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer.

Where to Find Tabebuia dubia

Tabebuia dubia is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Tabebuia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia dubia?

Tabebuia dubia

What is the common name of Tabebuia dubia?

White Trumpet Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia dubia?

Tabebuia dubia is native to Central and South America.

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

Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Francisco Adolfo Sauvalle (1807-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauvalle' in the authors string.
Russell Jacob Seibert (1914-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seibert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248669-2: 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].