Tecoma Capensis (Cape Honeysuckle)

Growth

Plant Type : Climber
Height : Up to 2 m
Evergreen : Evergreen
Indigenous : Indigenous


Position

Position : Full Sun
Moisture : Little water
Soil : Any Soil
Wind : Wind Resistant
Frost : Frost Resistant



Foliage

Type : Oval Leaves
Colour : Green
Use : Medicinal
Other :



Flower

Type : Spikes
Time : Autumn / Winter
Colour : Orange
Use :
Other : Butterfly food



Fruit

Fruit : Unspecified
Colour :


NOTE:

Until recently it was known as Tecomaria capensis. Flowers vary from red, deep orange, yellow to salmon. The powdered bark of this attractive garden plant is used as a traditional medicine to relieve pain and sleeplessness. Can be used as a hedge.



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