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Tabebuia heterophylla
White Tabebuia
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| Species Name | Tabebuia heterophylla |
|---|---|
| Common Name | White Tabebuia |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Tabebuia |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Small to medium-sized tree growing up to 18 m tall, 60 cm in diameter. Leaves opposite, palmately compound with (1-)3-5 leaflets, blades elliptic to oblanceolate or obovate. Fruits are capsules 7-16 cm long, narrow, and cylindrical.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Medium (10-15 m) (0)
Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- Caribbean from Trinidad and Tobago to the Bahamas
4. Habitat and Ecology
- Dry, rocky, woodland habitats, tolerating calcareous, coral-based soils and high, slightly brackish water tables, thus often found on small tropical islands
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Data Deficient
6. Landscape Type
Urban Streets, Coastal Fronts
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (0)
Small Urban Green Spaces (0)
Coastal Fronts (1)
Unknown (0)
7. IUCN Conservation Status
Least Concern
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Least Concern (1)
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Vulnerable (0)
Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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Data Deficient (0)
Least Concern (0)
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Endangered (0)
Critically Endangered (0)
Regionally Extinct (0)
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Unknown (0)
9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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No (1)
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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No (1)
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
No
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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No (1)
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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- Early observation suggested it has limited tolerance to SO2 and NO2.
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
High
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High (1)
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but can succeed even in poor, calcareous soil [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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No (1)
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- Tolerates degraded areas. [1]
20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
Yes
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No (0)
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Native to Central America. [1]
22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- It can be seen in waterlogged areas.
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23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
No
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No (1)
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- Storms can uproot it. [1]
25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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No (1)
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
Yes
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No (0)
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- Basal rot has been reported. [1]
27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
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- Considered invasive [1]
29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Planted as an ornamental and for shade. It is the Territorial Tree of the British Virgin Islands, and its flowers are the Territorial Flower. The wood is used in construction, boat building and flooring panels. Used for timber in Puerto Rico. [1]
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Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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