Thunbergia erecta, also known as the Bush Clock Vine or King’s Mantle, live plant_154

Name : Thunbergia erecta, also known as the Bush Clock Vine or King’s Mantle, live plant_154

Brand : Generic

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 3.5 Inch

Product Height : 16 Inch

Product Length : 3.5 Inch

Product Weight : 0.4 Kg

Type : Passion flower

Thunbergia erecta, also known as the Bush Clock Vine or King’s Mantle, is a robust evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Acanthaceae. Native to the forest zones of West Tropical Africa, from Guinea-Bissau to Western Cameroon, this plant has gained significant cultivation worldwide due to its ornamental appeal and versatility. Thunbergia erecta can reach a height of up to five meters or more and displays an erect or scandent growth pattern. The plant is particularly known for its large trumpet-shaped flowers, which range from pale to dark violet-purple in color and have a stark white tube at their core. Depending on the region and variant, these flowers may also present in a beautiful shade of pale blue.

Two distinct forms of Thunbergia erecta are recognized. One variant has smaller leaves and violet flowers, which yield viable seeds. In contrast, the second form features larger leaves and blooms pale blue flowers but does not produce any seeds. This seedless variant exhibits a heightened resilience to drought and has facilitated the plant’s cultivation across a broad range of environmental conditions beyond its native habitat.

Thunbergia erecta is often used in agri-horticulture for both its ornamental value and as a marker plant due to its distinctive growth habit and visually striking features. Its adaptability to different soil types, moisture levels, and climatic con

Country of Origin : India