Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
ALOE arborescens
  
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
  
चमेली
  
In German
rosa Ipe
  
Jasmin
  
In French
rose Ipe
  
Jasmin
  
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
  
Jasmin
  
In Polish
różowy Ipe
  
Jasmin
  
In Latin
Pink Ipe
  
Jasmin
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Bignoniaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Handroanthus
  
Jasminium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Tribe
Tecomeae
  
Jasmineae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available