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Devils Backbone
Devils Backbone

Tabebuia rosea
Tabebuia rosea



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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Shrub
Tree

Origin

Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Number of Varieties

8100
0 40000
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Habitat

subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, Hillside, Roadsides

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1310-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-9

Sunset Zone

H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm910.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Compound

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Layering, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Leaf spot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Sometimes
Sometimes

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
-

Allergy

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Whole plant

Other Uses

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Euphorbia tithymaloides
TABEBUIA rosea

Common Name

Devil's Backbone
Mayflower, Pink Poui, Rosy Trumpet Tree

In Hindi

Devil's Backbone
बसंत रानी

In German

Devil's Backbone
rosa poui

In French

Backbone du Diable
poui rose

In Spanish

El espinazo del diablo
poui rosa

In Greek

Devil's Backbone
ροζ poui

In Portuguese

Espinha do Diabo
poui rosa

In Polish

Kręgosłup diabła
różowy poui

In Latin

Narum diaboli
Pink poui

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales
Scrophulariales

Family

Crassulaceae
Bignoniaceae

Genus

Euphorbia
Tabebuia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Euphorbieae
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Subfamily

Euphorbioideae
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Number of Species

20001000
1 27800
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