Common Name
Trumpetbush
Family
BIGNONIACEAE
Select
Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
Spanish Name
Candelillo , Carboncillo, Serrecillo, Vainilla, Vainillo
- Grows up to 12m tall in on open areas and forest edges. Potential ornamental plant for outdoor gardens and ecological restoration.
- 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
- Pollinated by hummingbirds and dispersed by wind. PROPAGATION: Seeds and cuttings