Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
780858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 54 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780191

Common Names

  • Tabebuia conferta
  • Yellow Tabebuia
  • Yellow Trumpet Tree

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Description

Tabebuia conferta (also called Yellow Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats. The tree has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, and can reach heights of up to 25 m. The leaves are pinnate and the flowers are yellow, with five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and other wood products. The bark is used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tabebuia conferta has a yellow flower with a dark center and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tabebuia conferta is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 250 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment, and cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer.

Where to Find Tabebuia conferta

Tabebuia conferta can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Tabebuia conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia conferta?

Tabebuia conferta

What is the common name of Tabebuia conferta?

Purple Trumpet Tree

What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia conferta?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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:248655-2: 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].