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 |