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TABEBUIA SERRATIFOLIA - PAU D'ARCO.

Tabebuia Seratifolia Common name

Surinam greenheart, pau d'arco, taheebo, ipe roxo, yellow poui, amapa, tahuari.
Family
Bignoniaceae (Bignonia family).

Overview
Surinam greenheart is a native to rainforests throughout Central- and South America.
The bark of Surinam greenheart contains more than 20 active compounds including lapachol, quercetin and other flavonoids. It is one of the largest and strongest of tropical forest trees, growing up to 150 feet tall while the base can be 4 to 7 feet in diameter.
One cubic foot may weight from 70 to 85 lbs. It is resistant to insects and decay so it is difficult to surpass it for durability.
There are several species of the Tabebuia and all have beautiful flowers; purple, yellow and pink.
The compounded leaves of Surinam greenheart or pau d'arco, consist of 1 pair identical, small leaves, followed by 1 pair of larger ones and at the end there is one leaf, the largest, with a noticeble point. During the dry season all the leaves are shed and the bare branches are covered with fragrant bright-yellow flowers; that make the tree very ornamental for use in gardens and cities.
The ligulate pod is 18" long and 1" wide and contains a lot of small feathery seeds.
The inside of the pod is eaten by toucans.
These are brightly colored birds (Rhamphatos maximas) from the Amazon rainforest distinguished by a large down - curved beak.
Pau d'arco is a common tree in Suriname and because of it's high quality wood, popular with timber loggers.
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It is reported to have anti-fungal and anti-tumor properties.
The inner lining of the bark (phloem) is used medicinally. Tabebuia serratifolia - Pau d'arco tincture; TROPILAB. This tree has numerous medicinal applications; the wood is one of the
 hardest and most sought after available.
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Suriname's traditional medicine
After boiling; a tea is made from this and used for stomatitis, anemia, malaria, colds, cough, flu and ulcers.

Hardiness
USDA zone 9 B - 11.
Propagation
Seeds.
Culture
Full sun, moist soil, needs high humidity.
Plant in frost free areas.
Can be kept as a container plant for a few years.


Tabebuia serratifolia - Pau d'arco; TROPILAB. Innerbark from Pau d'arco (Taheebo), to treat numerous conditions
 like bacterial and fungal conditions, fever, malaria, stomach and bladder disorders. Tabebuia serratifolia - Pau d'arco (Surinam Greenheart); TROPILAB.

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(Discount is included in the sales price).


Item Description Unit Price Quantity

Tabebuia seratifolia seeds 1 packet (100 seeds) US$ 47.00

Tabebuia seratifolia bark 3 lbs (36.00 /lb) US$ 108.00
Tabebuia seratifolia bark 5 lbs (35.06 /lb) US$ 175.30

Pau d'arco tincture 1 fl. oz (29.6 cc) US$ 12.98
Pau d'arco tincture 6 x 1 fl. oz US$ 70.07
Pau d'arco tincture 12 x 1 fl. oz US$ 132.28
Pau d'arco tincture 2 fl. oz (59.1 cc) US$ 20.80
Pau d'arco tincture 6 x 2 fl. oz US$ 112.30
Pau d'arco tincture 12 x 2 fl. oz US$ 212.10


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