| Common Names |
Rang Jued, Blue Trumpet Vine, Laurel Clock Vine |
| Family |
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Plant Type |
Medicinal Vine / Flowering Perennial |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in tropics; tender perennial elsewhere |
| Food Forest Layer |
Vine Layer / Vertical Layer |
| Mature Size |
15–30 ft with support |
| Light |
Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate to High |
| Harvest Season |
Year-round foliage and flowers in tropical zones |
| Time to Harvest |
6–12 months for leaf harvest. Harvest leaves in the morning for highest potency. |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9B–11 (grow in containers 4+) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen in warm zones; blooms heavily in summer |
