Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
780566

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) G.Don

Source:
iplants

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 224 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779899

Common Names

  • Fulva Trumpetbush
  • Fulva Tecoma
  • Fulva Yellowbells

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Description

Tecoma fulva (also called Yellow Trumpetbush, Yellow Bells, and Yellow Elder, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, from dry scrubland to wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tecoma fulva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tecoma fulva sub. fulva
Tecoma fulva sub. arequipensis (Sprague) J.R.I.Wood
Tecoma fulva sub. garrocha (Hieron.) J.R.I.Wood
Tecoma fulva sub. guarume (DC.) J.R.I.Wood
Tecoma fulva sub. tanaeciiflora (Kraenzl.) J.R.I.Wood
Tecoma fulva sub. altoandina J.R.I.Wood

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tecoma fulva has yellow, tubular flowers. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecoma fulva is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Tecoma fulva

Tecoma fulva is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Tecoma fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecoma fulva?

Tecoma fulva

What is the common name of Tecoma fulva?

Orange trumpetbush

What is the natural habitat of Tecoma fulva?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111166-1: 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].