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
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.
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 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: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].