Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
780759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Britton

Source:
iplants

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 378 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780092



Common Names

  • Tabebuia myrtifolia
  • Tabebuia Myrtifolia
  • Tabebuia myrtifolia


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Description

Tabebuia myrtifolia (also called Myrtle Tabebuia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and an upright, conical crown, with small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. The bark is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia myrtifolia has yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Tabebuia myrtifolia

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

Tabebuia myrtifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia myrtifolia?

Tabebuia myrtifolia

Where is Tabebuia myrtifolia found?

Tabebuia myrtifolia is found in South America.

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia myrtifolia?

Tabebuia myrtifolia 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248737-2: 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].