Indian Clock Vine-Thunbergia mysorensis

Thunbergia mysorensis, or Indian Clock Vine, is in the Thunbergia genus of 'clock vines.' It is a woody-stemmed, evergreen climbing flowering plant, this vine can be found in Southern Tropical India. The name, mysorensis is derived from the city of Mysore in the province of Karnataka, India.  Other regional vernacular names include "Brick & Butter Vine", "Lady's Slipper Vine", and "Dolls' Shoes" due to the flower shape and large size.

Thunbergia mysorensis often reaches 6 metres (20 ft) and has long narrow medium green leaves. The dramatic and very large pendant hanging blossoms have individual flowers in a bold curved shaped. This is enhanced by their being a rich saturated yellow, with maroon to brownish red outer tip coloring. The vine blooms from Spring to Autumn

The Thunbergia mysorensis plant is cultivated as a popular ornamental plant, planted in tropical and sub-tropical gardens, and in conservatories and greenhouses. It grows quickly in frost-free temperate climates, such as coastal Southern California, with flowers draping down from pergolas and other garden structures.Its sweet nectar is attractive to sunbirds, a very small passerine bird, and hummingbirds.