Tecoma castanifolia (D.Don) Melch.
Chestnutleaf Trumpet bush
Evergreen shrub grow up to 3-6 m tall leaves compound, serrated margins flowers scanted, yellow bell-shaped, appear at the end of branches which spread outwards, The flower buds pop when squeezed fruit elongated, capsule 10-30 cm long, 5-20 mm wide, seeds numerous papery
Ornamental shrub. A leaf infusion can be taken orally for treating diabetes and stomach pains. hedge and to provide shade.
Stenolobium castanifolium DDon, Tecoma gaudichaudii DC
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