Map Endemic achyranthes* ‘äma‘u älula* ‘äwikiwiki bonamia* Clay's Hibiscus* cyperus cyperus sedge eugenia häpu‘u kauila* ko‘oloa‘ula* koa kulu‘ï kupukupu lama loulu palm ma‘o mämaki nänü* ‘ohai (shrub) * ‘ohai (tree) * ‘öhia lehua white hibiscus   Indigenous alahe‘e hinahina ‘ilie‘e ‘ilima kou laua‘e fern naio palapalai pili grass pöhinahina ‘uki‘uki ‘ülei variegated hau   Polynesian Introduced coconut kalo kukui red ginger red ti leaf ti leaf sugar cane ulu   Introduced cotton cup of gold eucalyptus heliconia hibiscus manila palm monstera octopus tree pink tecoma plumbago plumeria tangerine wiliwili     *endangered species

Common Name Pink Tecoma, Trumpet tree, White cedar Hawaiian Name None Scientific Name Tabebuia sp. Pictures Ka‘oleioku   Whole Plant Leaves Branches Flowers Stem Location On Campus This plant is located on the side of the ramp in front of Ka'oleioku. Natural Habitat This plant is usually found in tropical areas and places that are sunny. This plant can be grown in moist/wet areas. Cultural Information This plant was introduced to Hawai‘i but was originally from North America and Japan. Tabebuia is currently used in curbside paintings, garden decorations, and highway medians. Its flowers are used in bouquets and decorations. Its stems tough wood is used and favored for boat making. Tabebuia's light gray brown wood is also used for house finishing. Plant Description Roots: Well developed root system Fibrous Stem: Grows from 6 to 12 meters tall Woody stem Thick, tough wood Leaves: Palmate venation Compound leaves Leathery Blunt tip Green in color Leaflets about 7-12 cm long Entire leaf is 15-40 cm long Flowers: Can be pink,white, yellow, cream, gray, lilac, purple, and snowy colored Trumpet shaped Campus plant color: Pink Fruit: Narrow Cylindrical 7-16 cm long Opening along 32 seams to release numerous seeds Seeds: Winged About 2 cm in length Long Slender Life Cycle/ Reproduction: Flowers born in Spring Fruits born in May and June Fruits fall and release seeds from July to September Propagation/ Cultivation: Wind borne seeds Winged seeds Growth rate slow to medium Other interesting facts: Petiole may grow from 3-12 cm long Deciduous tree Moderate salt tolerance Pests that affect it are Leaf spot, dieback, spider mines High drought tolerance Moderate aerosol tolerance Web Site Links  Tabebuia heterophylla This site contains a picture of the tree, information about flowers, and information about the environment that this plant lives in. Tabebuia heterophylla This site has a detailed description of the Tabebuia with additional leaf, propagation, fruit, and seed information. References Hargreeves, Dorothy and Bob. "Tropical Trees of Hawai'i" Kailua Hawai'i: Hargreeves company, 1964. Herbs, Derral R.,Sohmer, S.H., and Wagner, Warren. "Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai‘i Vol 1" Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i press, 1990. Plant of the Month. Florida Gardener March 13, 2003. <http://florida gardener.com/pom/tabebuia.htm> Tabebuia Heterophylla. Horticopia inc. March 6, 2003. <http://hortpix.com/pc4172.htm> Tabebuia Heterophylla. Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. March 10, 2003. <http://hear.org/pier/tahet.htm> Tabebuia Heterophylla: Pink Trumpet Tree. University of Florida. March 11, 2003. <http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/st616> Return to Top

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