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Thunbergia grandiflora

Family Name: Acanthaceae
Common Name: Blue Trumpet Vine, Clock Vine, Bengal Clock Vine, Sky Vine, Skyflower, Blue Skyflower, Blue Trumpet, Akar Patut Tuau

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Common Names

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Climber

Biogeography

Native Distribution India

Description and Ethnobotany

Associated Fauna Flowers attract Large Carpenter bees and Blue-banded Digger bees.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal

Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna Bee-Attracting

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Floral (Angiosperm)

Flower Colour(s) Purple

Image Repository

Images

Others

Master ID 224
Species ID 1520
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Species record last updated on: 19 August 2021.
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