Thunbergia fragrans Roxb.
| Etymology | Genus | After Carl Peter Thunberg, a Swedish botanist |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Fragrant | |
| Family | Acanthaceae | |
| Synonyms | Roxburghia rostrata Russell ex Nees | |
| Common Names | Sweet Clock Vine, White Lady, White Thunbergia | |
| Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Southeastern Asia and Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
Thunbergia fragrans have a very distinct leaf shape, which always reminds me of a knight's shield. It has a pronounced drip-tip and two short wings at the base. It climbs via its twining stem. It is common at open forest edges and seem to be able to tolerate semi-shade too.
Interesting Facts:
Henderson (1959) said that it is found natively on limestone at the north of Peninsular Malaysia.
The Sweet Clock Vine is a common climber of sunny areas.
The leaf shape is very distinctive with two short lobes at the base.
Flowers are white and five petaled.
Fruit is a capsule with an extended 'beak'.
References
Henderson MR. (1959) Malayan Wild Flowers: Dicotyledons. Malayan Nature Society, Kulau Lumpar, Malaysia. 478 pp.Author: Siyang
Posted: 2013-03-21 / Modified: 2017-12-25
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