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Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma capensis (Thunb.) Lindl.

Cape Honeysuckle is a vibrant flowering shrub with trumpet-shaped orange or red flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to gardens with its sweet nectar.

Habitat: Urban areas, Coastal areas

Appearance

The Cape Honeysuckle has vibrant orange, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in clusters against glossy, dark green leaves. It grows as a scrambling shrub or vine, making it visually distinct with its cascading flower displays.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTRACHEOPHYTAClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLAMIALESFamilyBIGNONIACEAEGenusTecoma
Cape Honeysuckle
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Cape Honeysuckle

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Despite its sweet name, Cape Honeysuckle isn't related to real honeysuckles at all!

Sunbirds love sipping nectar from its trumpet-shaped orange flowers!

This tough plant can quickly cover fences or walls, creating a vibrant, living green screen!

You can sometimes find its seeds in a papery, flattened pod that looks like a thin bean!

Special abilities

Ability

Climbing Grip

Cape Honeysuckle can use its flexible stems to scramble and climb over fences or other plants, helping it reach sunlight.

Ability

Drought Buster

Cape Honeysuckle has tough, leathery leaves and a robust root system, helping it survive long periods with little water.

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Its bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers perfectly attract nectar-feeding birds, helping the plant reproduce.

Measurements & details

Height
200-500 cm
Spread
200-300 cm
Flower Size
4-7 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall, year-round in warm climates
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Bird

Ecological connections

pollinates

Lesser Double-collared Sunbird

Nectarinia afra

Sips nectar, spreading pollen.

pollinates

Western Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen.

shelters

Cape Robin-Chat

Turdus olivaceus

Finds cover in its dense foliage.

Traits

Also known as

Cape TecomaTecoma capensis

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Enjoy looking at Cape Honeysuckle, but avoid touching or ingesting any part of the plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Cape Honeysuckle?

200-500 cm

How wide does Cape Honeysuckle spread?

200-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Cape Honeysuckle?

4-7 cm

When does Cape Honeysuckle bloom?

Late summer to fall, year-round in warm climates

Is Cape Honeysuckle edible?

No

Is Cape Honeysuckle toxic?

None

What is Cape Honeysuckle's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Cape Honeysuckle pollinated?

Bird

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