Tecoma castanifolia

• Botanical Name : Tecoma castanifolia (D. Don) Melch.
• Synonyms : Tecoma gaudichaudi DC
• Common Name : Chest Nut Leaf, Trumpet Bush
• Plant Family : Bignoniaceae
• Plant Form : Tree
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 1-5, 7, 10, 17, 22, 26-30
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Infocity, Basan, Aranya Van

About Tecoma castanifolia Plant :

• Habit : An evergreen, spreading erect tree.
• Leaves : Simple green leaves with serrated margins.
• Inflorescence : Terminal panicles.
• Flowers : Golden yellow coloured, trumpet shaped with yellow pollen.
• Fruit : A capsule
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : Almost throughout the year.
• Significance :
  • Ornamental in gardens.
  • Grown as an avenue tree.