Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
780839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 22: 48 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780172



Common Names

  • Pink Lapacho
  • Palo de rosa
  • Trumpet Tree


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Description

Tabebuia elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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 elegans is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 80 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 elegans

Tabebuia elegans 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 elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia elegans?

Tabebuia elegans

What is the common name of Tabebuia elegans?

Pink Trumpet Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia elegans?

Tabebuia elegans 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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248674-2: 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].