Handroanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae. [1] . It consists of 30 species of trees, known in Latin America by the common names poui, pau d'arco, or ipê. The latter sometimes appears as epay or simply ipe[pronunciation?] (unaccented) in English.

Apr 9, 2021 · Ipe has natural attributes to defeat many of the plagues that deck owners fear most: insects, rots, fire, and the effects of inclement weather. However ipe trees, native to South America, are rare in their natural environments (as few as …

Common Name (s): Ipe, lapacho, Brazilian walnut. Scientific Name: Handroanthus serratifolius, along with H. impetiginosus, and several other lesser-used commercial Handroanthus species; all formerly of the Tabebuia genus. Distribution: Tropical Central and South America (Brazil accounts for over 90% of exports by volume) [1]

Sep 15, 2023 · The term ipê refers to seven different tree species within the genus Tabebuia, each found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. These massive trees can reach heights of 150 feet, and are supported by a surprisingly narrow trunk.

Handroanthus impetiginosus, [3] the pink ipê, pink lapacho or pink trumpet tree, is a tree in the family Bignoniaceae, distributed throughout North, Central and South America, from northern Mexico south to northern Argentina.

Sep 21, 2017 · The ipe tree is actually any of several species of flowering trees within the Tabebuia genus. Also known as the trumpet tree, pau d'arco or bethabara, Ipe is sometimes grown as an ornamental in southern California and southern Florida for its prolific blossoms.

Handroanthus chrysanthus (araguaney or yellow ipê), formerly classified as Tabebuia chrysantha, also known as araguaney in Venezuela, as guayacán in Colombia and Panama, as chonta quiru in Peru, and Ecuador, as tajibo in Bolivia, and as ipê-amarelo in Brazil, is a native tree of the intertropical broadleaf deciduous forests of South America ...

Ipe wood (also known around the world as a Brazilian walnut) is a very strong, beautiful and gracefully-aging wood from South America that is part of a Handroanthus genus of flowering plants in the family of Bignoniaceae.

Sep 12, 2024 · Ipe, also known as Brazilian Walnut, is a central and south American hardwood with a deep, rich brown appearance and truly remarkable strength. In fact, ipe is amongst the strongest woods in the world. It’s a prized timber for a range of demanding outdoor applications, particularly decking.

Dec 2, 2024 · Ipe wood, often known as Ipe decking (pronounced e-pay), is a stunning but extremely hard exotic wood sourced from Central and South America. Because a large volume of Ipe wood originates in Brazil and is used in hardwood flooring construction, it is commonly referred to as Brazilian Walnut.