Identification: Unknown houseplant - vine/climber

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by yowza55, Jan 24, 2010.

  1. yowza55

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    This plant was a gift. I've been trying to find out what it is by searching online, but I haven't been able to figure it out. The base of the stem looks sort of woody, but the younger stems are very thin and green. They climb and twist around the sticks that I put into the pot for support. It flowered a few months ago, so the flowers in the picture are dry, but the flowers are usually anywhere from white to pinkish-purple in colour. There are a couple of flowers that hold what looks like a seed inside. When the flowers are in bloom, the ones with seeds inside also hold a bit of orange pollen. The leaves tend to lighten and fall off a few months after flowering. Does anyone know what this might be? Thanks for your help!
     

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    Lila Pereszke Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Clerodendrum thomsoniae
     
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    Thanks very much!
     

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