Tanaecium jaroba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaroba
ID:
780787
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 92 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780120
Common Names
- Jaroba
- Tanaecium
- Tanaecium jaroba
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tanaecium jaroba (also called Yellow Bells, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has an upright, spreading habit and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Tanaecium jaroba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tanaecium jaroba is yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tanaecium jaroba is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the summer and treated with a rooting hormone before planting.
Where to Find Tanaecium jaroba
Tanaecium jaroba is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Tanaecium jaroba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tanaecium jaroba?
Tanaecium jaroba
What is the common name of Tanaecium jaroba?
Jaroba Tree
What is the natural habitat of Tanaecium jaroba?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Tanaecium genus
Tanaecium jaroba, Tanaecium duckei, Tanaecium apiculatum, Tanaecium cyrtanthum, Tanaecium exitiosum, Tanaecium crucigerum, Tanaecium affine, Tanaecium bilabiatum, Tanaecium caudiculatum, Tanaecium pyramidatum, Tanaecium revillae, Tanaecium selloi, Tanaecium tetragonolobum, Tanaecium truncatum, Tanaecium xanthophyllum, Tanaecium neobrasiliense, Tanaecium tetramerum, Tanaecium decorticans, Tanaecium dichotomum, Tanaecium parviflorum, Tanaecium paradoxum, Tanaecium kuhlmannii,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111083-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].