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Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Pink Tecoma
• Pink Trumpet Tree
• Rosy Trumpet Tree
• rosy trumpet-tree
• Trumpet Tree

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Tabebuia pentaphylla var. normalis
• Tabebuia pentaphylla var. leucoxylon
• Tecoma rosea
• Tecoma punctatissima
• Tecoma mexicana
• Tabebuia punctatissima
• Tabebuia mexicana
• Sparattosperma roseum
• Couralia rosea

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Bignoniaceae and the genus Tabebuia. Specifically, Tabebuia rosea represents a distinct species within this taxonomic hierarchy.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across both Africa and the Americas. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Gambia. Within Mexico, the species is widely spread across several distinct regions. It can be found throughout Mexico Central as well as in Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, its range extends into the Mexico Gulf and Mexico Northwest regions.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Tabebuia rosea is characterized by a versatile distribution across a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to an elevation of 1700 m AMSL. This species demonstrates significant adaptability to various environmental conditions, frequently occupying anthropogenic areas (Área Antrópica), which indicates its capacity to thrive in modified landscapes and human-disturbed habitats alongside its natural settings.

Elevational range max:

1700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Área Antrópica

Life history

The life history of Tabebuia rosea is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to establish long-term presence within its ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive shoots are elevated well above the ground level, typically manifesting as a large, woody tree structure. The plant exhibits a deciduous growth habit, undergoing a seasonal loss of foliage which often precedes its dramatic flowering period. This life strategy of being both a phanerophyte and deciduous enables the species to manage moisture and energy resources effectively throughout its extended lifespan.

Deciduousness :

deciduous

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Tabebuia rosea is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, which functions as a self-supporting structure rather than a climber or vine. It is a purely terrestrial species, existing as an independent organism without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. This tree exhibits significant vertical development, reaching a mean plant height of 25 m, though it can attain a maximum height of up to 40 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

40 m

Plant height mean:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Tabebuia rosea is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic approach to carbon fixation and energy production. Its leaf structural composition is defined by a consistent Leaf Dry Matter Content (LDMC) of 353.7 mg/g, indicating a uniform density of organic material within the leaf tissue across measured samples. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on external soil nutrient availability rather than symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria to meet its nitrogen requirements.

Leaf dry matter content (LDMC) mean:

353.7 mg/g

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Tabebuia rosea is characterized by a specialized seed dispersal mechanism and specific morphological variations in its progeny. The plant utilizes an anemochorous dispersal syndrome, relying on wind to transport its seeds across the landscape. These seeds exhibit a range of physical dimensions, with lengths varying from a minimum of 15 mm to a maximum of 30 mm. The mass of the seeds also shows significant diversity, ranging from a minimum of 0.018 g to a maximum of 0.106 g, with an average seed mass recorded at 0.03634 g.

Dispersal syndrome :

anemochorous

Seed length max:

30 mm

Seed length min:

15 mm

Seed mass max:

0.106 g

Seed mass mean:

0.03634 g

Seed mass min:

0.018 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Tabebuia rosea has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas

Chemicals

Tabebuia rosea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins.

Flavonoids

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Saponins

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Tannins

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Conditions

Tabebuia rosea has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fungi.

Fungi

1. African journal of medicine and medical sciences

Preparations

Tabebuia rosea has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic extracts of the stem barks.

Ethanolic extracts of the stem barks

1. Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas