Tecoma stans
(Bignoniaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>Tecoma stans, native to drier regions of the tropics and subtropics, thrives at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 2,000 meters. While it favors clay loam soils, it is adaptable to various types of fertile, well-drained soils and exhibits a notable tolerance for alkaline conditions. Once established, this resilient plant demonstrates drought resistance and flourishes in sunny locations. It blooms year-round, attracting insects and birds with its abundant nectar. Propagation is straightforward, achievable through either seeds or cuttings.</p>
Tecoma stans (Bignoniaceae) Tecoma stans (Bignoniaceae)