Thunbergia erecta
Posted: July 3rd, 2013, 8:53 am
| Botanical Name | Thunbergia erecta |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Local name | Does not exist |
| Common Name | King's-mantle |
| Life cycle | Ever green |
| Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Spacing | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Flowering Months | Through out the year |
| Flower Color | Deep purple with a deep yellow throat |
| Growing Areas | Tropical areas |
| Frost Tender The Plants which cannot withstand frost. | Yes |
| Exposure | Full sunlight, may tolerate partial shade |
| Soil pH | pH tolerant, no issues known |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Description | Thunbergia 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
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- Leaves
- Leaves
- Leaves
- Close look of leaf