Basic Information Common Name: Tourrettia lappacea Scientific Name: Tourrettia lappacea Native Habitat: South America (Andes region, particularly Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru) History / Discovery / Cultivator Tourrettia lappacea is a fascinating and relatively obscure climbing vine belonging to the Bignoniaceae family. Its history and discovery are
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Tourrettia
Basic Information Common Name: Tourrettia Scientific Name: Tourrettia Native Habitat: South America, specifically Colombia and Ecuador. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Tourrettia is named in honor of Marc Antoine Louis Claret de la Tourrette, an 18th-century French botanist and physician. While comprehensive documentation regarding the i
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Tecomella
Basic Information Common Name: Tecomella (Group) Scientific Name: Tecomella Native Habitat: Arid regions of northwestern India, Pakistan, and possibly parts of Iran. History / Discovery / Cultivator Tecomella undulata, commonly known as the Rohida tree or Desert Teak, is a striking tree native to the arid and semi-arid regions of northwestern India
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Tecomella
Basic Information Common Name: Tecomella Scientific Name: Tecomella undulata Native Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions of Northwest India and Pakistan. History / Discovery / Cultivator Tecomella undulata, commonly known as Rohida or Desert Teak, boasts a rich history intertwined with the cultures and ecosystems of the arid regions of Northwest Ind
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Tecomanthe
Basic Information Common Name: Tecomanthe Scientific Name: Tecomanthe Native Habitat: New Zealand History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Tecomanthe consists of several species of climbing vines endemic to New Zealand. Their story is one of near-extinction and subsequent rescue, making them a fascinating example of conservation efforts. Tecomant
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Orange Bells
Basic Information Common Name: Orange Bells Scientific Name: Tecoma alata Native Habitat: South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) History / Discovery / Cultivator Tecoma alata, commonly known as Orange Bells, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with the landscapes of South America. Its discovery and early cultivation remain somewh
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Cape Honeysuckle
Basic Information Common Name: Cape Honeysuckle Scientific Name: Tecoma capensis Native Habitat: South Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Tecoma capensis, commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle, is a vibrant and versatile plant native to South Africa. Its presence has been recorded for centuries in the region, playing a role in both the ecological
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Cape Honeysuckle
Basic Information Common Name: Cape Honeysuckle Scientific Name: Tecoma capensis Native Habitat: South Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Tecoma capensis, commonly known as Cape Honeysuckle, originates from the southern regions of Africa, specifically South Africa. Its historical use and cultivation are intertwined with the indigenous people o
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Yellow Bells
Basic Information Common Name: Yellow Bells Scientific Name: Tecoma stans Native Habitat: Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. History / Discovery / Cultivator Tecoma stans, commonly known as Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, or Esperanza, boasts a vibrant history intertwined with indigenous cultures and modern ho
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Tecoma
Basic Information Common Name: Tecoma Scientific Name: Tecoma Native Habitat: The Tecoma genus is native to the Americas, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Specific species within the genus have varying native habitats ranging from desert scrub to tropical forests. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Tecoma genus, belonging to the Bignoniaceae