Tecoma capensis

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Cape honeysuckle
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Scrophulariales Family: Bignoniaceae Genus: Tecoma Species: T. capensis
Binomial name
Tecoma capensis

Tecoma capensis (Cape honeysuckle) is a low-growing sprawling shrub or evergreen vine. The leaves are compound-pinnate, dark green and glossy. Beautiful clusters of tubular, orange-red to scarlet flowers appear in the summer.

Contents 1 Distribution 2 Species Interconnections 3 Indigenous Practices 4 References

[edit] Distribution

This climbing shrub is native to South Africa.

[edit] Species Interconnections

The red flowers and the nectar produced by Cape Honeysuckle are attractants to hummingbirds and butterflies. The vine also provides habitat to ants.

[edit] Indigenous Practices

Cape Honeysuckle is grown for its beautiful bright colored flowers that attract hummingbirds, as a foundation plant or in informal hedges.

[edit] References

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