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Tabebuia pallida (Lindl.) Miers

Family Name: Bignoniaceae
Synonyms: Bignonia pallida
Common Name: Cuban Pink Trumpet Tree, Whitewood, White Cedar, Cuban Pink, Trumpet Tree, Pale Tecoma, Pink Tecoma

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Tree (Medium (16m-30m))
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution Caribbean

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers
Landscape Uses Suitable for Roadsides

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy)

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Pink

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Master ID 1876
Species ID 3169
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Species record last updated on: 18 February 2022.
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