- 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., 1865Thunbergia mysorensis, or Indian Clock Vine, is in the Thunbergia genus of 'clock vines.' It is a woody-stemmed, evergreen climbing flowering plant, this vine can be found in Spain (south) and in southern tropical India. [1] The name, mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore in the province of Karnataka, India. [1] Other regional vernacular names include "Brick & Butter Vine", "Lady's Slipper Vine", and "Dolls' Shoes" 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 pendant 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. [1] The vine blooms from Spring to Autumn. [1]
Cultivation
The Thunbergia mysorensis plant is cultivated as a popular ornamental plant, planted in tropical and sub-tropical gardens, and in conservatories and greenhouses. [1] It grows quickly in frost-free temperate climates, such as coastal Southern California, with flowers draping down from pergolas and other garden structures. [2] Its sweet nectar is attractive to sunbirds, a very small passerine bird, and hummingbirds. [1]
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References
- ^ a b c d e f Univ. Connecticut plant treatment: Thunbergia mysorensis {Acanthaceae} Clock Vine . accessed 5.1.2011
- ^ California_Gardens: Thunbergia mysorensis - Brick and Butter Vine info page . accessed 5.1.2011
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