Golden Clock Vine

Thunbergia paulitschkeana ?

Acanthaceae, possibly Thunbergia paulitschkeana, Kenya, photo © by Michael Plagens

Observed along a sunny, wooded path at Iten, Kenya, Africa. October 2016.

The petal color is fascinating: The inside/upper surface of the tubular corolla is golden yellow whereas the outside/lower surface appears white. Small vine with opposite leaves.

Acanthaceae -- Acanthus Family

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Kenya Natural History

Copyright Michael J. Plagens, Created on 20 April 2017