TICOMA TREE
1. Common & Scientific Name + Family
Common Name: Tecoma / Yellow Bells / Yellow Trumpetbush
Scientific Name: Tecoma stans
Family: Bignoniaceae
2. Local Uses & Fun Facts
πΏ Medicinal Uses:
Used in folk medicine for diabetes, stomach issues, and inflammation.
πΈ Ornamental Uses:
Planted along roadsides, gardens, and parks for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.
π³ Fun Facts:
Flowers almost all year in warm climates.
Known as a hardy tree for drought-prone landscaping.
3. Ecological Role
π Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (in native Americas).
π± Soil Stabilization: Roots help prevent soil erosion.
π Adaptability: Thrives in poor soil and dry conditions, making it important in urban and dry-area greenery.
4. Cultural Significance
πΌ Symbolism: Cheerfulness, resilience, and positivity due to its bright flowers.
π Landscape Culture: Widely planted in tropical and subtropical areas as a decorative tree.