Guadeloupe trumpet-tree
Tabebuia obtusifolia (Cham.) Bureau
Tabebuia obtusifolia, known as Guadeloupe trumpet-tree, is a species in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to Brazil, with records from the Northeast, Southeast, South, and West-Central regions, as well as other areas including BR and TW. The species was first described in 1894 by Bureau, with the original authorship attributed to Cham.
Description
Tabebuia obtusifolia is a member of the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the bignonia family. This species is found in various parts of Brazil, including the Northeast, Southeast, South, and West-Central regions. It is also documented in BR and TW. The species was first published in 1894 by Bureau, with the original description based on work by Cham. As part of the genus Tabebuia, it shares characteristics typical of this group, such as showy flowers and a woody growth habit. The common name 'Guadeloupe trumpet-tree' is used to refer to this species in English and other languages.
Other common names
Guadeloupe trumpet-tree
Distribution
BR · TW · Brazil Northeast · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central
Synonyms
Spathodea obtusifoliaTabebuia leucoxylaBignonia leucoxyllaTabebuia leucoxyla
