Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rosifolia
ID:
781425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
iplants

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 143 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780758

Common Names

  • Tecoma Rosifolia
  • Rosifolia Tree
  • Rosifolia Yellow Bells

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Description

Tecoma rosifolia (also called Rose-Leaf Tecoma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and produces bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Tecoma rosifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tecoma rosifolia has bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a flat, brown, winged capsule that contains several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecoma rosifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through 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 rosifolia

Tecoma rosifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro.

Tecoma rosifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Tecoma rosifolia?

Tecoma rosifolia is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

What is the average height of Tecoma rosifolia?

Tecoma rosifolia typically grows to a height of 3-4 meters.

What is the soil type preferred by Tecoma rosifolia?

Tecoma rosifolia prefers well-drained sandy or gravelly soils.

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:249852-2: 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].