Common name: Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush
Botanical name: Tecoma castanifolia (syn. Tecoma gaudichaudii DC.)
- [ (tek-OH-muh) from the native name for this plant, tecomaxochitl; (kas-tan-ih-FOH-lee-uh) variant of castaneifolia (having leaves like Castanea, the Latin name for chestnut) ]
Family: Bignoniaceae (bignonia, jacaranda family)
- [ (big-no-nih-AY-see-ay) the Bignonia family, named for the Abbe Jean Paul Bignon ]
This is a close cousin of Yellow Bells, but there is a big difference - Yellow Bells has compound leaves, whereas this one has simple leaves. In the Yellow Bells, the clusters of flowers bend the branch and are commonly seen beautifully hanging down.
In Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush, clusters of yellow bell-shaped flowers appear at the end of branches which spread outwards. The leaves have serrated margins.
Courtesy:
- Flowers of India
- Dave's Garden Botanary
- ZipCode Zoo
Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate.
Tags: flora Bignoniaceae bignonia jacaranda Tecoma Tecoma castanifolia Tecoma gaudichaudii Chestnutleaf Trumpetbush Tree Shrub Perennial
Common Name: Heliconia, Psittacorum, Parrot's Beak, Parakeet flower
Botanical Name: Heliconia psittacorum (syn. Bihai psittacorum)
- [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh) named for Helicon, the mountain of the muses in Greek mythology; (sit-a-KOR-um) from the Greek psittakos (of parrots) ]
Family: Heliconiaceae (heliconia family)
- [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh-see-ay) the Heliconia family)
Origin: Tropical America
Heliconias are one of the most tropical looking plants. It is a must to have in a garden to create a tropical paradise. Heliconia psittacorum varieties form a group of smaller growing Heliconias which rarely exceed 5ft (1.5 m). They are less affected by cool temperatures than other Heliconias and also require less care. Can be grown in containers and kept indoors. Psittacorums have no particular blooming season and produce inflorescences all year long, usually blooming already during the first year after planting. Inflorescence makes a long lasting cut flower.
Courtesy:
- Top Tropicals
- Heliconia Society of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate.
Tags: flora Parakeet Flower Parrot's beak Heliconia Heliconia psittacorum Heliconiaceae heliconia family Psittacorum wild plantain false bird-of-paradise Forb herb Perennial Bihai psittacorum Parrot Flower Parrot's Beak Heliconia Parrot's Heliconia
Common Name: Heliconia, Psittacorum, Parrot's Beak, Parakeet flower
Botanical Name: Heliconia psittacorum (syn. Bihai psittacorum)
- [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh) named for Helicon, the mountain of the muses in Greek mythology; (sit-a-KOR-um) from the Greek psittakos (of parrots) ]
Family: Heliconiaceae (heliconia family)
- [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh-see-ay) the Heliconia family)
Origin: Tropical America
The reddish pointed structures are called bracts. These tough, leathery structures protect the actual flower, which is yellow and quite delicate. The hummingbird that comes to this flower has a beak precisely shaped to fit into the flower. When the bird feeds, it receives a meal of nectar and in return, the plant's flower is pollinated. Grow best at temperatures above 70 F and should never be subjected to temperatures of less than 50 F for extended periods. Heavy feeders. The soil should be kept moist between waterings, never soaking wet. Propagation by rhizomes.
Courtesy:
- Top Tropicals
- Heliconia Society of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate.
Tags: flora Parakeet Flower Parrot's beak Heliconia Heliconia psittacorum Heliconiaceae heliconia family Psittacorum wild plantain false bird-of-paradise Forb herb Perennial Bihai psittacorum Parrot Flower Parrot's Beak Heliconia Parrot's Heliconia
Apocynaceae (dogbane, or oleander family) » Plumeria rubra
ploo-MEER-ee-uh -- referring to a plume or feather
ROO-bruh -- meaning, red colored
a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-uh meaning - with sharp leaves
commonly known as: dead man's fingers (Australia), flower of the cross, frangipani, graveyard tree (Caribbean Islands), Mary's flower, may flower (Nicaragua), pagoda tree (Far East), plumeria, temple tree (India), West Indian jasmine • Bengali: kathgolop • Hindi: चम्पा champa, गुलाचिन golachin, गुलैन्ची golenchi • Kannada: ಸಂಪಿಗೆ sampige • Konkani: चाम्पॅ champe • Manipuri: খগীলৈহাও khagi-leihao • Marathi: चाफा chafa • Sanskrit: चाम्पेय champeya, चंपक champaka , हेमपुष्प hemapushpa • Tamil: நெல ஸம்பங்கி nela sampangi
Native to: tropical and subtropical America
References: Flowers of India • Dave's Garden
Tags: Apocynaceae dogbane family oleander family Plumiera evergreen tree Plumeria rubra Plumeria acutifolia alelí alhelí cimarrón amapola araliya bois couleuvre cacalloxochitl chafa champa champe chelilai dead man's fingers dok champa flor-de-Santo-Antônio flor de cebo flor de la cruz flor de leche flor de mayo flower of the cross frangipane frangipani frangipanier golachin golenchi graveyard tree hong ji dan hua jasmim-de-caiena jasmin-do-pará jasmin-manga jepun kalachuchi kang nai xin kathgolop kembang kamboja kemboja kuning khageleihao angouba lilawadee Mary's flower melia nahuatl nela sampangi nicaragua pagoda tree pansal mal pomelia pumeli pwohmaria sacuanjoche seur suche suwur temple tree tipanier West Indian jasmine
Apocynaceae (dogbane, or oleander family) » Plumeria rubra
ploo-MEER-ee-uh -- referring to a plume or feather
ROO-bruh -- meaning, red colored
a-kew-ti-FOH-lee-uh meaning - with sharp leaves
commonly known as: dead man's fingers (Australia), flower of the cross, frangipani, graveyard tree (Caribbean Islands), Mary's flower, may flower (Nicaragua), pagoda tree (Far East), plumeria, temple tree (India), West Indian jasmine • Bengali: kathgolop • Hindi: चम्पा champa, गुलाचिन golachin, गुलैन्ची golenchi • Kannada: ಸಂಪಿಗೆ sampige • Konkani: चाम्पॅ champe • Manipuri: খগীলৈহাও khagi-leihao • Marathi: चाफा chafa • Sanskrit: चाम्पेय champeya, चंपक champaka , हेमपुष्प hemapushpa • Tamil: நெல ஸம்பங்கி nela sampangi
Native to: tropical and subtropical America
References: Flowers of India • Dave's Garden
Tags: Apocynaceae dogbane family oleander family Plumiera evergreen tree Plumeria rubra Plumeria acutifolia alelí alhelí cimarrón amapola araliya bois couleuvre cacalloxochitl chafa champa champe chelilai dead man's fingers dok champa flor-de-Santo-Antônio flor de cebo flor de la cruz flor de leche flor de mayo flower of the cross frangipane frangipani frangipanier golachin golenchi graveyard tree hong ji dan hua jasmim-de-caiena jasmin-do-pará jasmin-manga jepun kalachuchi kang nai xin kathgolop kembang kamboja kemboja kuning khageleihao angouba lilawadee Mary's flower melia nahuatl nela sampangi nicaragua pagoda tree pansal mal pomelia pumeli pwohmaria sacuanjoche seur suche suwur temple tree tipanier West Indian jasmine