Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
780964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 404 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780297

Common Names

  • Rigida Trumpetwood
  • Rigida Bellwood
  • Rigida Elderwood

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Description

Tabebuia rigida (also called Rigid Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a large shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia rigida is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia rigida 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 rigida is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Tabebuia rigida

Tabebuia rigida is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in tropical and subtropical regions.

Tabebuia rigida FAQ

What is the common name of Tabebuia rigida?

Rigid Tabebuia

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia rigida?

Dry areas, rocky slopes, and canyons in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia rigida?

Tabebuia rigida

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:248785-2: 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].