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General Information

Tabebuia elliptica is a deciduous shrub or tree with a narrow, elongate crown; it can grow 3 - 20 metres tall. The bole can be 20 - 40cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood. An ornamental tree that is tolerant of maritime exposure, it can be grown in salty soils near the coast[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Coastal forests, in open, transition areas between active dunes and the forest (where it is more likely to be shrub-like) as well as becoming a tree in the forest itself[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	12.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Grows well in sandy and salty soils near the coast[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, irregular-grained, heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and a moderate resistance to wood-eating organisms. It can be used in light carpentry for indoor constructions[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A moderate germination rate can be expected if the seed is sown fresh, with the seed sprouting within a few days[].

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