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(Thunbergia erecta)
Bush Clockvine (Thunbergia erecta)
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Photo by: Jacob Rehage | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Jacob Rehage | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-09-06T13:22:11-07:00 |
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Summary
Thunbergia erecta, commonly known as Bush Clockvine, is an evergreen perennial that can be trained as a vine or grown as a shrub. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and Western Africa, where it thrives under the canopy of larger trees. This species typically reaches a height of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) and a width of 5-8 feet (1.5-2.4 meters). The Bush Clockvine has dark green, ovate leaves and produces tubular flowers that are most commonly blue to purple, with a pale yellow or white throat, blooming profusely in the summer and fall. The flowers are notably showy and attract pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
Bush Clockvine is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to cover trellises and fences, making it a popular choice for vertical interest in tropical and subtropical gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover or container plant. This plant prefers a warm climate and does best in full sun to part shade. It requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soil to prevent root rot. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it may need regular pruning to keep its growth in check and to maintain a desirable shape. It is not typically prone to serious pest or disease problems, but spider mites and whiteflies can occasionally be an issue in hot, dry conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Bush Clockvine is valued for its ornamental flowers and its ability to cover trellises and fences, making it a popular choice for vertical interest in tropical and subtropical gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover or container plant. This plant prefers a warm climate and does best in full sun to part shade. It requires medium amounts of water and well-drained soil to prevent root rot. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it may need regular pruning to keep its growth in check and to maintain a desirable shape. It is not typically prone to serious pest or disease problems, but spider mites and whiteflies can occasionally be an issue in hot, dry conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine, Shrub
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 5-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Tropical rainforests of Central and Western Africa
Other Names
Common Names: King’s-Mantle, Potato Bush, Trumpetthunbergia, Angelina, Boca De Vieja, Campanita India, Conchita, Corona De Nazareno Petule (S), Maena, Mainereta
Scientific Names: , Thunbergia erecta, Meyenia erecta, Thunbergia ikbaliana, Thunbergia mestdaghi, Thunbergia mestdaghii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Thunbergia erecta (Benth.) T.Anderson