PlantaeIUCN LCIn Progress Recent Sighting
Tabebuia rosea
Pink Trumpet Tree
(Bertol.) Bertero ex A.DC., 1845
Detailed Texts Multi-lang
Large tree with a broad crown and bell-shaped flowers ranging from pale pink to lavender. It is one of the most ornamental trees in the region.
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Other Names (Global)
MaquilishuatApamate
Rosy trumpet treePalo de rosaTaxonomy
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyBignoniaceae
GenusTabebuia
Taxonomic Authority(Bertol.) Bertero ex A.DC., 1845
Ecology & Status
Origin
Native
Population Trend
Stable
Growth Habit
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Leaf Type
--
Flowering Season
Dry Season
Recent Sightings
Yes
Habitat Summary Multi-lang
Inhabits dry and humid lowland forests, from sea level up to 1,200 meters. It is common in pastures and urban parks.Light & Water Needs Multi-lang
Information not available in English. Help us expand this record!Behaviour Multi-lang
Deciduous tree that blooms massively during the dry season; its fallen flowers often create colorful carpets on the ground.Toxicity / Uses Multi-lang
Information not available in English. Help us expand this record!Physical Measures
Length (cm)
2000.0 - 3000.0 cm
Reproductive Structures
Flower Photos (Max 2)
No imageFruit Photos (Max 2)
No imageEvolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang
Ability to shed foliage to reduce water loss through transpiration during summer.
Anemochorous seeds adapted for long-distance dispersal via wind.
Main Threats Multi-lang
Intensive use of its wood for light construction and carpentry.
Habitat loss due to extensive urbanization.
Interesting Facts Multi-lang
It is the national tree of El Salvador, where it is known as Maquilishuat.
Its wood is highly prized for being easy to work with and having a color similar to European oak.