Bignoniaceae FAMILY Near Threatened

Handroanthus barbatus

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Handroanthus barbatus is a tree growing up to 15 metres tall[ 2095 Title Bignoniaceae: Part II (Tribe Tecomeae) Publication Flora Neotropica Monograph Vol. 25, No. 2 pp 1-370 Author Gentry A.H. Publisher The New York Botanical Garden, New York Year 1992 ISBN 0-89327-368-6 Description ]. The tree is harvested from the wld for its wood, which is widely traded. Handroanthus barbatus is one of a group of species that are heavily exploited for their high quality timber, which is collectively traded under the name Ipê. Although this species is traded in lesser amounts than many of the other species, threats to it are continuing and may grow in the coming decades, therefore it is suspected that this species will experience a population decline of at least 25% over the next 100 years.The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' 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. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Bolivia, northwest Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela

HabitatRainforests, especially in areas that are subject to seasonal inundation; at elevations up to 150 metres[ 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. , 2095 Title Bignoniaceae: Part II (Tribe Tecomeae) Publication Flora Neotropica Monograph Vol. 25, No. 2 pp 1-370 Author Gentry A.H. Publisher The New York Botanical Garden, New York Year 1992 ISBN 0-89327-368-6 Description ].