Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Fabris
Source:
iplants
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 9: 306 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779833
Common Names
- Tecoma Tenuiflora
- Slender Trumpet Flower
- Slender Yellow Bells
Description
Tecoma tenuiflora (also called Slender Trumpetbush, 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 tenuiflora 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tecoma tenuiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tecoma tenuiflora 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 tenuiflora
Tecoma tenuiflora is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Tecoma tenuiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Tecoma tenuiflora
What is the common name of this plant?
Slender Tecoma
What is the natural habitat of this plant?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico
Species in the Tecoma genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:249867-2: 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].