Bignoniaceae · Tecoma

Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush

Tecoma castanifolia

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
West Bengal, Karnataka, Puducherry
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Tecoma castanifolia
Genus
Tecoma
Habit
Tree
Native to
Tropical South America
Found in India
West Bengal, Karnataka, Puducherry
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Bignoniaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Bignoniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Bengali
সরলপাতি চন্দ্রপ্রভা

About Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush

Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush (Tecoma castanifolia) is a tree belonging to the Bignoniaceae family (Trumpet vine family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite pinnate compound leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, capsule with winged seeds fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Tropical South America. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Bignoniaceae family
Botanical family

Bignoniaceae

Trumpet vine family

Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush belongs to the Bignoniaceae family.

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