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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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Others
| Master ID | 1877 |
| Species ID | 3170 |
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