Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Blue Trumpet Vine
MainColor	White
PlantType	Vine
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Thunbergia-001
Photographer	Gita
Location	Ongar
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A vigorous, twining climber with large, trumpet-shaped blue to violet flowers. It is grown in greenhouses or conservatories in the UK, as it’s sensitive to frost. In tropical regions, it can become invasive.

Distribution

Native to India and Southeast Asia. In the UK, it is strictly cultivated and does not grow wild.

Medicinal/Other Uses

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it has been used for detoxifying treatments and as an anti-inflammatory.

Edibility

Not edible – cultivated for ornamental use only.

Human Toxicity

May cause mild irritation or gastrointestinal upset if eaten by humans or pets.

Pet Toxicity

Mildly toxic – ingestion can cause stomach upset in cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds.