Thunbergia grandiflora

skyflower vine

This is an extremely vigorous plant that is often used as a wall or fence covering. A notable invasive in Australia, this plant also makes a good green manure, though I’d be careful using it as such in case there are surviving seeds present, which could germinate and take over your garden! Invasive species are harmful because their dominance decreases diversity and results in the decline of native plants, they are of less value to native wildlife, and they negatively impact human agricultural efforts, to name only a few reasons.

Skyflower vine leaves are used traditional Thai medicine and may have some effects as a poison antidote (including hangover remedy) and drug addiction treatment.