Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lappacea
ID:
780683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L'Hér.) Willd.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 3: 263 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780016



Common Names

  • Tourrettia Lappacea
  • Lappacean Tourrettia
  • Lappacean Tourrettia Creeper


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Description

Tourrettia lappacea (also called Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, and Yellow Elder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 3–6 feet (0.9–1.8 m) and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tourrettia lappacea is a shrub native to Central America. It has fragrant white flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or to provide shade in hot climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tourrettia lappacea has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tourrettia lappacea 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 Tourrettia lappacea

Tourrettia lappacea can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Tourrettia lappacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tourrettia lappacea?

Tourrettia lappacea

What is the common name of Tourrettia lappacea?

Lappacean Tourrettia

What is the natural habitat of Tourrettia lappacea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Tourrettia 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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111357-1: 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].