樹高約 7 - 8公尺，最高可達 15 公尺，落葉喬木，樹幹通直，具有多數分枝，樹皮有深刻裂紋，為巴西國花，風貌隨著 4 季變化而有變化。花多數，金黃色，不具香味。春季3 月為花期，盛開時花多葉少，金黃一片。夏天綠葉中多莢果，翅果紛飛。秋季枝葉繁盛，綠意盎然。冬天枯枝落葉，繁華落盡。本校圖書館旁圖文小徑兩側大量栽植，每年花季時蔚成金黃花海，遊人如織。花期約不到兩週，花朵富含花蜜，常吸引蜜蜂或昆蟲覓食。（陸維元攝）

Golden Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia chrysantha)

A deciduous tree that can grow to about 7-8 m tall, 15 m at most, it has an upright trunk and many branches, and a bark with deep cracks. It is the national flower of Brazil and its appearance changes according to the seasons. The flowers are golden yellow and scentless, occurring in March. When in bloom, the trees are covered in golden flowers. In summer, the plant produces much foliage, pods, and samaras which fly though the air. In autumn, the plant is adorned with lush foliage, which transforms into a withered beauty in winter. Golden trumpet trees are grown in large numbers along the trail near the library on campus, producing a spectacular view during the flowering season every year, attracting visitors. The flowers bloom within a two-week period, attracting bees or insects with their nectar. (Photo courtesy of Huang Yi-jun)