Rosy Trumpet Tree
Tabebuia rosea
Description
A strikingly beautiful flowering tree that produces large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink to lavender. It often bursts into a profuse bloom after a dry spell, sometimes when the branches are completely leafless, creating a breathtaking floral display.
Common Uses
Daily Life Uses
- A very popular ornamental tree for lining streets, avenues, and parks due to its spectacular blooms.
Medical Uses
- A decoction of the bark is used in traditional medicine to treat malaria and fever.
Industrial Uses
- The quality timber is valued in construction, for furniture, and in high-end cabinet making.
General Uses
- The tree provides good shade once its leaves grow back after flowering.
- It is the national tree of El Salvador.
Fun Facts
For a short period, the entire tree can be covered in flowers, creating a massive, vibrant cloud of pink. This synchronized blooming is a strategy to attract pollinators.
Location
Lat: 19.43
Lon: -99.13