Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Miers
Source:
iplants
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Hort. Soc. London 3: 199 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780227
Common Names
- Pale Trumpet Tree
- White Trumpet Tree
- White Tabebuia
Description
Tabebuia pallida (also called Pale Trumpet Tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in moist lowland forests and along rivers. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with pinnate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Tabebuia pallida is used as an ornamental tree and for timber production. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tabebuia pallida has small, yellow, tubular flowers that are arranged in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, brown seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tabebuia pallida is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and grown in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Tabebuia pallida
Tabebuia pallida is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Tabebuia pallida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tabebuia pallida?
Tabebuia pallida
What are the common names of Tabebuia pallida?
White trumpet, white bell
What is the natural habitat of Tabebuia pallida?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110996-1: 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].