Thunbergia erecta

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Thunbergia erecta

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Botanical NameThunbergia erecta
Family Acanthaceae
Local nameDoes not exist
Common NameKing's-mantle
Life cycleEver green
Height4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Cultivar NameNA
Flowering MonthsThrough out the year
Flower ColorDeep purple with a deep yellow throat
Growing AreasTropical areas
Frost Tender
The Plants which cannot withstand frost.
Yes
ExposureFull sunlight, may tolerate partial shade
Soil pHpH tolerant, no issues known
PropagationStem cuttings
UsesOrnamental
DescriptionThunbergia erecta is a evergreen woody shrub, that is very easy to maintain. Flowers are very showy but are without fragrance. Flowers open during the day time. This shrub has small, oval leaves with entire margins borne opposite on thin, brown stems. The stems are delicate, hence they need some support for tall plants.
Flowers
Flowers
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Leaves
Leaves
Leaves
Leaves
Leaves
Leaves
Close look of leaf
Close look of leaf
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