top of page
More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
New Photos Added Daily
Optimized for viewing on desktop or laptop
Flowers of Zihuatanejo
Bengal Trumpet
Thunbergia grandiflora
Flowers by Colour
Thunbergia grandiflora, commonly Bengal Trumpet vine, clock vine, sky vine or sky flower, is a woody-stemmed, evergreen, tropical, twining climber. The most commonly seen varieties are sky blue to light violet although there is a white flowered type as well. Flowers bloom year round Leaves are leathery and have a distinctive elongated heart shape. All parts of this plant are used medicinally, with each part having different medicinal applications. This plant is reportedly used as an antidote for poisons and drugs, including the treatment of drug addiction. The plant has also been reported to have antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties.




bottom of page