Tecoma stans s (L.) Juss. ex Kunth
| Kannada Name : | Koranechellar |
| Common Name : | Yellow elder, Yellow trumpetbush |
| Family Name : | Bignoniaceae |
| Scientific Name : | Tecoma stans |
| Species Type : | Exotic |
| Phenology : | Evergreen |
| Conservation Status : | Not known |
| Flowering Period : | October - May |
| Fruiting Period : | June - August |
| Origin : | South America |
Uses
A leaf infusion can be taken orally for treating diabetes and stomach pains. A strong leaf and root decoction is taken orally as a diuretic, to treat syphilis or for intestinal worms. The flowers are diuretic.
Description
Shrub or small evergreen tree, glabrous. Leaves imparipinnate, opposite, 3‐9-foliolate; leaflets lanceolate, apex acute to acuminate, puberulent especially on the main veins, base oblique, apex acuminate, margin serrate. Inflorescence a terminal raceme of up to 20 yellow flowers. Flowers bisexual, tubular, bright yellow, fragrant. Fruit a capsule, dehiscent. Seeds orbicular-compressed, winged.
