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Thunbergia sp. - similar to T. erecta, but larger and more delicate leaves
Thunbergia sp.
ThunbergiaFamily: Acanthaceae
Origin: Africa, Asia
Thunbergias are vigorous annual or perennial vines and shrubs growing to 2-8 m tall.
Species and varieties:
Thunbergia atriplicifolia
Thunbergia dregeana
Thunbergia natalensis
Similar plants:
- Gardenia thunbergia, Gardenia verticillata, Gardenia speciosa (White Gardenia, Forest Gardenia, Wild Gardenia)
- Thunbergia alata (Black - eyed Susan)
- Thunbergia battiscombei (Bengal Clock Vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Blue Sky vine, Scrambling sky flower, Blue Glory)
- Thunbergia coccinea (Scarlet Thunbergia)
- Thunbergia erecta (King's Mantle, Bush Clock Vine)
- Thunbergia fragrans (Thunbergia White gem)
- Thunbergia grandiflora (Blue Trumpet Vine, Blue Sky vine, Scrambling sky flower)
- Thunbergia gregorii (Orange Clock Vine)
- Thunbergia kirkii (Blue Sky Shrub)
- Thunbergia laurifolia (Blue Trumpet Vine, Blue Sky vine, Laurel-leaved thunbergia)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/thunbergia_sp.htm
The dwarf thunbergia is a shrub up to 3 ft in height. The slender stems arise from a woody base and are mostly unbranched. The leaves are dark green, ovate (slightly broader at the base) to elliptic (broadest part of the leaf is in the middle) in shape and the margins may be toothed. The leaves are arranged opposite to one another on the stems.
The flowers are large, tubular, pale blue to mauve with spreading lobes. The tube is bottle-shaped and yellowish-white inside. Flowering takes place throughout summer.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
The flowers are large, tubular, pale blue to mauve with spreading lobes. The tube is bottle-shaped and yellowish-white inside. Flowering takes place throughout summer.
Ordering seeds info
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Per pack: 6 seeds
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$8.95