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Indian Laburnum Vine कोरल

Thunbergia mysorensis

Foxtail Orchid (द्रौपदी माला), Rhynchostylis retusa
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Hindi
कोरल
Botanical
Thunbergia mysorensis
Family
Acanthaceae

About the plant

Long hanging chains of maroon and yellow flowers — the Mysore clock vine.

Growing it

Needs an overhead pergola for the flower chains to hang free.

What it is for

Sunbird nectar; the finest pergola climber of the Ghats.

How to grow

Sunlight
Part sun
Water
Regular; never dry
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
Climbs 6 m
First harvest
Flowers from year three

Needs an overhead pergola for the flower chains to hang free.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Sunbird nectar; the finest pergola climber of the Ghats.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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