Thunbergia mysorensis
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Thunbergia mysorensis, the Mysore trumpetvine[1] or lady's slipper vine,[2] is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. A woody-stemmed evergreen, this vine is native to southern tropical India.[3] The specific epithet mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore.[3]
Description
Thunbergia mysorensis often reaches Script error: No such module "convert". and has long narrow medium green leaves. The dramatic and very large pendent hanging blossoms have individual flowers in a bold curved shape. 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.[4] Its sweet nectar is attractive to sunbirds, a very small passerine bird, and hummingbirds.[3] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]
Gallery
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Thunbergia mysorensis Mysore trumpetvine leaves seen close-Up left.
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Lady shoe flower (Thunbergia mysorensis) in Gavi, Kerala
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H. mysorensis (van Houtte, L. (1853)
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Detail
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References
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- ↑ 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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