TABEBUIA chrysantha syn Handroanthus chrysanthus

Common Name: Yellow Ipé, Araguaney

The national tree of Venezuela, native to South America. A deciduous tree growing 6 to 12 m tall. Large tubular yellow flowers appear February to April while the tree is leafless. It has become naturalized in south east Queenland and northern New South Wales. A popular ornamental street, park and large garden tree.