Thunbergia mysorensis

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Thunbergia mysorensis
Thunbergia mysorensis in the Cairns botanical gardens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Thunbergia
Species: T. mysorensis
Binomial name
Thunbergia mysorensis
(Wight) T.Anderson ex Bedd., 1865

Thunbergia mysorensis, also called Mysore trumpetvine[1] or Indian clock vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. A woody-stemmed evergreen, this vine can be found in Spain (south) and in southern tropical India.[2] The specific epithet mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore.[2] Other regional vernacular names include brick & butter vine, lady's slipper vine, and dolls' shoes due to the flower shape and large size.

Description

Thunbergia mysorensis often reaches 6 metres (20 ft) and has long narrow medium green leaves. The dramatic and very large pendent hanging blossoms have individual flowers in a bold curved shaped. This is enhanced by their being a rich saturated yellow, with maroon to brownish red outer tip coloring.[2] The vine blooms from Spring to Autumn.[2]

Cultivation

Thunbergia mysorensis is cultivated as a popular ornamental plant in tropical and sub-tropical gardens, conservatories and greenhouses.[2] It grows quickly in frost-free temperate climates, such as coastal Southern California, with flowers draping down from pergolas and other garden structures.[3] Its sweet nectar is attractive to sunbirds, a very small passerine bird, and hummingbirds.[2]

This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "USDA GRIN Taxonomy". 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Univ. Connecticut plant treatment: Thunbergia mysorensis {Acanthaceae} Clock Vine . accessed 5.1.2011
  3. ↑ California_Gardens: Thunbergia mysorensis - Brick and Butter Vine info page . accessed 5.1.2011
  4. ↑ "RHS Plant Selector - Thunbergia mysorensis ". Retrieved 27 June 2013. 


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