| Botanical name | Thunbergia mysorensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October This plant bears spectacular red and brown velvety flowers in Spring. |
| Common name(s) | Clock vine |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has glossy, green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plantis best seen hanging from high pergolas or arbours. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting instructions | Plant in Moist but well-drained acid, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. |
| Maintenance | Requires consistently moist soil. |
| Soil conditions | MoistWell drainedAcidicNeutralAlkaline |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Wildlife attractions | birds |
| Growth habit | This plant has a climbing growth habit. |
Thunbergia mysorensis (Clock vine)
- Botanical name: Thunbergia mysorensis
- Common name(s): Clock vine
- Categories: Climbers and Creepers, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Thunbergia mysorensis has spectacular red and brown velvety flowers; the trailing racemes of this beauty are best seen hanging from high pergolas or arbours. Although some beautiful examples are seen in protected Highveld gardens, it does best in subtropical regions.
Family: Acanthaceae
Synonym: Hexacentris mysorensis
Botanical Pronunciation: thun-BER-jee-uh my-sor-EN-sis
Thunbergia mysorensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October
This plant bears spectacular red and brown velvety flowers in Spring.
This plant has glossy, green foliage.
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