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Cape Honeysuckle

Local Name	:	Cape Honeysuckle
Botanical Name	:	Tecomaria capensis (Thunb.) Spach
Common Name	:	Cape Honeysuckle
Family	:	Bignoniaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely cultivated across India as an ornamental plant. Native to southern Africa, including countries like South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland), and Mozambique.
Habit	:	Shrub
Short Description	:	It is a scrambling, evergreen shrub, reaches a height of 7-10 feet

Descriptions

It is a scrambling, evergreen shrub. It has pinnately compound leaves with 5-9 glossy, oval, toothed leaflets. The plant produces vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that range in color from orange to red, blooming in clusters.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May - August

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes