Tecoma capensis Lindl.

Evergreen, rambling, scrambling, scandent, subscandent or semi-erect shrub to 4 m high. Leaves imparipinnate, 6.5–14 cm long; leaflets usually 5–9, elliptic to ovate or ± circular to rhombic, 1–4 cm long, (5–) 10–25 mm wide, broad-cuneate to rounded base, serrated-toothed margin, acute to acuminate apex, glabrous; lateral petiolules 1–2 mm long; petiole 1–3 cm long. Inflorescences dense. Calyx 3–6 mm long. Corolla 5–6 cm long, orange or reddish orange to scarlet, sometimes yellow (e.g. Tecoma capensis 'Aurea'), pubescent near base within tube and on lobe margins; tube curved, c. 3.5–4.5 cm long; lobes c. 10 mm long. Stamens exserted; anthers glabrous. Capsule linear-oblong, 3–7.5 cm long, c. 7 mm wide; winged seeds c. 15 mm long.

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the edges of mountain rainforest and in open places amongst rocks. It suits humid locations. In Malawi it grows from about 1,000-2,450 m altitude.

Commonly cultivated as an ornamental, sometimes as a hedge plant. There are cultivars with yellow, pinkish and salmon coloured flowers. The plant is used in traditional medicinal and for fuelwood.

Plants can be grown from seeds and cuttings. It re-grows quickly after fires.