Trumpet Trees
Handroanthus barbatus (E.Mey.) Mattos
Handroanthus barbatus is a species in the Bignoniaceae family, commonly known as Trumpet Trees. It is native to regions including Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, and parts of northern Brazil such as Guainía and Vichada. The species was published in 1970 under the authorship of Mattos, reclassifying the name from E.Mey.
Description
Handroanthus barbatus is a member of the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly referred to as Trumpet Trees. This species is found in several South American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Bolivia, as well as in the Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro. The scientific name was established in 1970 by Mattos, who reclassified the species from its original authorship by E.Mey. The genus Handroanthus includes several tree species known for their showy, trumpet-shaped flowers. This species is part of a broader distribution that includes global regions, indicating its presence in various ecological settings across its native range.
Other common names
Trumpet Trees
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural El Tuparro · Guainía, Vichada · Global · Bolivia · Brazil North · Colombia · Venezuela
Synonyms
Couralia toxophoraTecoma toxophoraTabebuia barbataTecoma barbataZeyheria barbataBignonia barbata
