Indian Clock Vine Flower

by Olga Hamilton

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Indian Clock Vine Flower

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Olga Hamilton

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Thunbergia mysorensis, also called Mysore trumpetvine 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. The specific epithet mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore. Other regional vernacular names include brick & butter vine, lady's slipper vine, and dolls' shoes due to the flower shape and large size. 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. The vine blooms from Spring to Autumn.

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December 22nd, 2014

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