Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
780710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Seem.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 10: 30 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780043



Common Names

  • Undulate Tecomella
  • Undulate Tecomella Tree
  • Undulate Tecomella Shrub


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Description

Tecomella undulata (also called Indian rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tecomella undulata 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 flowers of Tecomella undulata are yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow throat. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecomella undulata is an evergreen, woody climber that can reach up to 5m in height and spread. It prefers a sheltered, sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tecomella undulata

Tecomella undulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Tecomella undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecomella undulata?

Tecomella undulata

Where is Tecomella undulata found?

Tecomella undulata is found in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

What is the natural habitat of Tecomella undulata?

Tecomella undulata is found in dry, open, and rocky areas.

Species in the Tecomella 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

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111345-1: 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].