Description
Tabebuia trachycarpa (also called Trachycarpa Tabebuia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow, bell-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tabebuia trachycarpa is used to make furniture, musical instruments, and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tabebuia trachycarpa has white, yellow or pink flowers, brown seeds and seedlings with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tabebuia trachycarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tabebuia trachycarpa
Tabebuia trachycarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.