Tynanthus labiatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
labiatus
ID:
780613
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham.) Miers
Source:
iplants
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Hort. Soc. London 3: 193 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779946
Common Names
- Labiatus Tynanthus
- Labiatus Trumpetbush
- Labiatus Yellow Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tynanthus labiatus (also called Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, and Yellow Elder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 3–6 feet (0.9–1.8 m) and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tynanthus labiatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tynanthus labiatus has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Tynanthus labiatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mix of peat and sand. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Tynanthus labiatus
Tynanthus labiatus is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Tynanthus labiatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tynanthus labiatus?
Tynanthus labiatus
What is the common name of Tynanthus labiatus?
Labiatus tynanthus
What is the natural habitat of Tynanthus labiatus?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Tynanthus genus
Tynanthus labiatus, Tynanthus guatemalensis, Tynanthus cognatus, Tynanthus fasciculatus, Tynanthus gondotianus, Tynanthus polyanthus, Tynanthus pubescens, Tynanthus micranthus, Tynanthus sastrei, Tynanthus panurensis, Tynanthus macranthus, Tynanthus croatianus, Tynanthus schumannianus, Tynanthus goudotiana, Tynanthus espiritosantensis, Tynanthus densiflorus, Tynanthus gondotiana,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111376-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].