AcanthaceaeSubfamily Acanthoideae
Subfamily Avicennioideae
Subfamily Thunbergioideae
W/C = Wild Collected |
Thunbergia mysorensis (Wight) T. Anderson ex Bedd.
- Query IPNI
- Common Name: Clock Vine
- Family: Acanthaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: India {specifically, Mysore, India}
- Habitat: evergreen climbing vine
- Description: This evergreen, woody-stemmed climber comes from tropical mountains in the south of India and thrives in frost-free conditions similar to that of its homeland. It reaches 20 ft (6 m) and has narrow green leaves. The pendent flower spikes are a cheerful combination of brownish red and yellow, and appear from spring to fall (autumn).
- Culture: Plant in full sun or part shade and train up to a strong structure. Cold hardy to 25-30 degrees F. This vine is fantastic for a high pergola where the pendant flowers can drip down to be viewed from below. Sweet nectar is produced in copious quantities, attracting hummingbirds.
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 199900057
- Source: Logee's
- Accession Date: 05-30-1999
- Bench: 1202 - AUS:India B
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 11-16-2009
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: euasterid I
- Order: Lamiales
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- Family: Acanthaceae
- SubFamily: Thunbergioideae
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References:Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997, CD-ROM Version
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