Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
780714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Sandwith

Source:
iplants

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Rec. Trav. Bot. Néerl. 34: 224 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780047

Common Names

  • Insignis Tabebuia
  • Insignis's Tabebuia
  • Insignis's Tabebuia Tree

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Description

Tabebuia insignis (also called Yellow Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a straight trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia insignis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters of two to four. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia insignis is an evergreen, woody climber that can reach up to 5m in height and spread. It prefers a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tabebuia insignis

Tabebuia insignis is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Tabebuia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia insignis?

Tabebuia insignis

Where is Tabebuia insignis found?

Tabebuia insignis is found in South America.

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia insignis?

Tabebuia insignis is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248703-2: 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].