Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ophiolithica
ID:
780766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Alain

Source:
iplants

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 172 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780099

Common Names

  • Tabebuia ophiolithica
  • Tabebuia Ophiolithica
  • Tabebuia ophiolithica

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Description

Tabebuia ophiolithica (also called Blue Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown, with large, blue flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tabebuia ophiolithica 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 ophiolithica 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 ophiolithica 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 ophiolithica

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

Tabebuia ophiolithica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tabebuia ophiolithica?

Tabebuia ophiolithica

What is the common name of Tabebuia ophiolithica?

Purple Trumpet Tree

Where does Tabebuia ophiolithica grow?

Central and South America

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

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248754-2: 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].