Cape Hoarypea
NameCape Hoarypea
Species NameTephrosia capensis
Common NameCape Hoarypea
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresslender stems, herbaceous
Foliage Typecompound leaves
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone visible
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink papilionaceous flowers, typically a small shrub or herbaceous perennial. A developing legume pod is visible on one of the stems.
Description
This image displays a Cape Hoarypea plant, characterized by its vibrant pink, pea-like flowers and slender stems with compound leaves. It is presented in its natural growth habit rather than as a cultivated bonsai specimen, showing its herbaceous form.
