TICOMA TREE

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

🌿 Medicinal Uses:

Used in folk medicine for diabetes, stomach issues, and inflammation.

🌸 Ornamental Uses:

Planted along roadsides, gardens, and parks for its bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.

🌳 Fun Facts:

Flowers almost all year in warm climates.

Known as a hardy tree for drought-prone landscaping.

3. Ecological Role

🐝 Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds (in native Americas).

🌱 Soil Stabilization: Roots help prevent soil erosion.

🌍 Adaptability: Thrives in poor soil and dry conditions, making it important in urban and dry-area greenery.

4. Cultural Significance

🌼 Symbolism: Cheerfulness, resilience, and positivity due to its bright flowers.

🌎 Landscape Culture: Widely planted in tropical and subtropical areas as a decorative tree.