Thunbergia mysorensis
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Thunbergia mysorensis, also called Mysore trumpetvine[2] or Indian clock vine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. A woody-stemmed evergreen, this vine is cultivated in Spain (south) and native to southern tropical India.[3] The specific epithet mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore.[3] Other vernacular names include brick & butter vine, lady's slipper vine, and dolls' shoes[4] due to the flower shape and large size.
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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.[3] The vine blooms from Spring to Autumn.[3]
Cultivation
Thunbergia mysorensis is cultivated as a popular ornamental plant in tropical and sub-tropical gardens, conservatories and greenhouses.[3] It grows quickly in frost-free temperate climates, such as coastal Southern California, with flowers draping down from pergolas and other garden structures.[5] Its sweet nectar is attractive to sunbirds, a very small passerine bird, and hummingbirds.[3]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
See also
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References
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- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Univ. Connecticut plant treatment: Thunbergia mysorensis {Acanthaceae} Clock Vine . accessed 5.1.2011
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- ↑ California_Gardens: Thunbergia mysorensis - Brick and Butter Vine info page . accessed 5.1.2011
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