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Tabebuia heterophylla (DC.) Britton
Family Name: | Bignoniaceae |
Synonyms: | Bignonia pentaphylla, Tabebuia triphylla, Leucoxylon riparium, Bignonia leucoxylon, Tecoma pentaphylla, Tecoma leucoxylon, Raputia heterophylla, Tabebuia riparia |
Common Name: | White Tabebuia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Central America, Caribbean |
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) | White |
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Master ID | 1877 |
Species ID | 3170 |
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