Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
stans
ID:
780505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Juss. ex Kunth

Source:
iplants

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 144 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779838



Common Names

  • Tecoma Stans
  • Tecoma Stans
  • Tecoma Stans


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Description

Tecoma stans (also called Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, Yellow Elder, or Esperanza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons, hillsides, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tecoma stans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tecoma stans var. velutina DC.
Tecoma stans var. angustatum Rehder
Tecoma stans var. sambucifolia (Kunth) J.R.I.Wood
Tecoma stans var. stans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tecoma stans are yellow, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecoma stans is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tecoma stans

Tecoma stans is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Tecoma stans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecoma stans?

Tecoma stans

What is the family of Tecoma stans?

Bignoniaceae

What is the common name of Tecoma stans?

Yellow Bells

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111284-1: 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].