10 Yellow Cape Honeysuckle Seeds - Tecoma capensis aurea Seeds - Indigenous Evergreen Shrub

Yellow Cape honeysuckle is a fast growing, scrambling shrub which may grow up to 2-3m high and spread more than 2.5m. This shrub is widely distributed throughout Northern Province, Mpumalanga, Swaziland, KwaZulu-Natal, Cape coast and Mozambique. Until recently it was known as Tecomaria capensis aurea. Tecoma capensis aurea is an evergreen plant in warm climate areas but loses its leaves in colder areas. Flowering time for this shrub is very erratic and often it flowers all year round.

Tecoma capensis aurea is an ornamental garden plant commonly used for screening and decorative purposes. It can also be trimmed to form a hedge. It is often planted specifically to attract birds and butterflies. The powdered bark of this attractive garden plant is used as a traditional medicine to relieve pain and sleeplessness.