Tecoma, also known as Trumpet Vine or Trumpet Creeper, is a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees, with Tecoma capensis, also known as Cape Honeysuckle, being a popular choice for gardens due to its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers and versatility. 

Here's a more detailed description:

General Characteristics:

Botanical Name: Tecoma (or Tecomaria for Cape Honeysuckle) 

Family: Bignoniaceae 

Growth Habit: Vigorous shrubs or vines that can be grown as shrubs or allowed to climb on fences, trellises, or other supports. 

Foliage: Lush, green, and glossy leaves. 

Flowers: Vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, and pink. 

Flowering Season: Some species flower almost year-round, while others have specific flowering seasons like spring and summer. 

Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. 

Uses: Ornamental garden plant, screening, decorative purposes, attracting wildlife. 

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. 

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil. 

Specific Species:

• Tecoma capensis (Cape Honeysuckle): A popular species known for its bright orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers and its ability to grow as a shrub or vine. 
• Tecoma stans (Yellow Bells): A shrub or small tree with bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. 
• Tecoma alata (Orange Jubilee Tecoma): A species known for its adaptability to various climates and soil conditions.