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Thunbergia grandiflora
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Common Name: | Blue Trumpet Vine, Clock Vine, Bengal Clock Vine, Sky Vine, Skyflower, Blue Skyflower, Blue Trumpet, Akar Patut Tuau |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Associated Fauna | Flowers attract Large Carpenter bees and Blue-banded Digger bees. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bee-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple |
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Others
| Master ID | 224 |
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| Species ID | 1520 |
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