Thunbergia Laurifolia - Plant

Planting and care

It is a long blooming vine in cultivation. Propagation is from stem cuttings or shoots from the tuberous roots. It is a fast-growing perennial herbaceous climber. it has become an exotic weed in many tropical countries.

Thunbergia is an easy to care for plant that can quickly cover a fence or pergola. The gorgeously showy flowers and lush foliage make this a choice addition to any garden. It is one of the most free flowering vines. The most commonly seen varieties are sky blue to light violet although there is a white flowering type as well

Caring for Thunbergia Laurifolia

It can be propagated by seed or by using stem or root cuttings.
In temperate climates, laurel clock vine should be grown in a heated glasshouse because it is frost-tender. When cultivated in this way, it enjoys a long and prolific flowering period.
Although still a vigorous climber in a glasshouse environment, its maximum size is significantly less than when it grows in the wild.

Typical uses of Thunbergia Laurifolia

Special features: Trellises, arbors, fences or other structures in areas where winter hardy. Hanging baskets and other containers when grown as an annual. Houseplant.

Culinary use: na

Ornamental use: Thunbergia laurifolia is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens.

Medicinal use: In Malaysia, juice from crushed leaves of T. laurifolia are taken for menorrhagia, placed into the ear for deafness, and applied for poulticing cuts and boils .

References

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c941 http://www.greenpatio.com/plantdatabase/thunbergia.shtml