Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
780661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Spach

Source:
iplants

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Vég. 9: 137 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779994



Common Names

  • Tecomaria Capensis
  • Cape Creeper
  • Tecomaria Capensis Creeper


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Description

Tecomaria capensis (also called Cape Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bignoniaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen climber with bright orange-red tubular flowers, native to South Africa. It is found in coastal bush, thicket, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Tecomaria capensis is a shrub native to South Africa. It has fragrant yellow flowers and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a hedge or to provide shade in hot climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tecomaria capensis has bright orange-red flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tecomaria capensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, humid environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tecomaria capensis

Tecomaria capensis is native to South Africa.

Tecomaria capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tecomaria capensis?

Tecomaria capensis

What is the common name of Tecomaria capensis?

Cape Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Tecomaria capensis?

Coastal scrub and forest

Species in the Tecomaria genus

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111333-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].