Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
780618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vattimo

Source:
iplants

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 38-40(64-66): 1 (1986-1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779951



Common Names

  • Ovatifolia Tabebuia
  • Ovatifolia Trumpetbush
  • Ovatifolia Yellow Bells


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Description

Tabebuia ovatifolia (also called Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, and Yellow Elder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 3–6 feet (0.9–1.8 m) and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia ovatifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mix of peat and sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tabebuia ovatifolia

Tabebuia ovatifolia is native to the Caribbean.

Tabebuia ovatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia ovatifolia?

Tabebuia ovatifolia

What is the common name of Tabebuia ovatifolia?

Oval-leaved tabebuia

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia ovatifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

Ítalo de Vattimo (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vattimo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:285794-2: 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].