Tecomaria capensis
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Tecomaria capensis

cape honeysuckle

  family bignoniaceae 
  genus tecomaria 

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Identification
Genus  Tecomaria Species  capensis Variety  Cultivar  Common names  cape honeysuckle Family  BIGNONIACEAE Specimen number  S11115 Data source  HumGrdn p62;Xeri p302
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Vine Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  6' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Soil texture 23,29 Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 08a-10b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Tecomaria capensis has flowers that hummingbirds love to feed on. Cape honeysuckle can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. It usually does best in dry soils. This plant can survive short periods of drought.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  yes Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  yes Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Tecomaria capensis probably originates from South Africa.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Tecomaria capensis is a perennial.

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