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Tabebuia aurea (Silva Manso) Benth. & Hook.f. ex S.Moore
| Family Name: | Bignoniaceae |
| Synonyms: | Tecoma argentea, Tecoma caraiba, Tabebuia caraiba, Tabebuia argentea |
| Common Name: | Tree of Gold, Silver Trumpet Tree, Paraguayan Silver Trumpet Tree |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil, Bolivia, Suriname, Peru, Paraguay, Argentina |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Suitable for Roadsides |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Silver Garden, Naturalistic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.0 (Tree - Intermediate Canopy) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Woody |
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| Stem Type & Modification | Woody |
| Root Type | Underground (Tap Root, Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
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Others
| Master ID | 1874 |
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| Species ID | 3167 |
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