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Tabebuia cassinoides

Tabebuia cassinoides (Lam.) DC.
Tabebuia cassinoides
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Tabebuia cassinoides is a tree species in the Bignoniaceae family, native to Central and South America. It is utilized as a timber tree for pencil production.

Description

Tabebuia cassinoides (Lam.) DC., a member of the Bignoniaceae family, is a tree species found in Central and South America. It is known for its use in the timber industry, particularly for making pencils. The species was first described in 1845 and is part of the genus Tabebuia. Its distribution includes Brazil, specifically the Southeast and South regions.

Distribution

BR · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South

Synonyms

Proterpia obtusifoliaSpathodea magnolioidesTecoma uliginosaTabebuia magnolioidesTabebuia uliginosaBignonia cassinoidesBignonia obtusifoliaBignonia tababuyaBignonia uliginosaCatalpa cassinoidesTabebuia uliginosaTabebuia uliginosa

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