As often seen in photographs of different members the first picture shows one trifoliate leaf which is not at all uncommon in the species Tecoma castanifolia.because As discussed in an earlier thread *Tecoma castanifolia* (Syn.* Tecoma gaudichaudii*) has simple leaves and can have upto 3 foliate leaves. SorryI I read the text after typing my message. You have described this in detail above. Regarding the nature of leaves I have observed them alternate and opposite in many posts on the group. Would like to learn more?? Dr Satish Phadke
On Sun, Jan 13, 2013 at 3:02 AM, Gurcharan Singh <[email protected]> wrote: > *Tecoma castanifolia* (D. Don) Melch., Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 59:26. > 1941 > Syn: *Stenolobium castanifolium* D. Don; *Tecoma gaudichaudii* DC. > > Common name: Chestnutleaf Trumpet Bush, Gaudichaudi > > Evergreen shrub ; leaves opposite, usually simple, rarely with up to 3 > leaflets, toothed, up to 12 cm long; flowers yellow, about 5 cm wide, in > dense racemes or panicles. > > Photographed from Delhi University campus. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. > Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 > http://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ > http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ > > -- > > > > --
