Handroanthus chrysanthus

Botanical Description

Handroanthus chrysanthus is a deciduous tree usually growing around 12 - 25 metres tall, though sometimes reaching 30 metres. The bole can be 20 - 40cm in diameter[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. The tree yields a good quality timber. A showy and rather handsome plant, blooming when devoid of leaves[ 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ ]. Handroanthus chrysanthus is one of a group of species that are heavily exploited for their high quality timber, which is collectively traded under the name Ipê. Threats to the species are continuing and may grow in the coming decades, therefore it is suspected that this species will experience a population decline of at least 30% over the next 100 years. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2021)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].