Hawaiian Sunset Vine is a woody climber, growing up to 14 m long. Leaves
are ovate, heart-shaped, 16-20 cm, pointed or blunt, stalk as long or
slightly shorter than the blade. Flowers are large, 5 cm, bright
crimson-red, striped orange within, inspiring the comparison with Hawaiian
sunsets. Flowers are borne in clusters of 10 or so. Sepals are 7-13 mm,
almost circular to elliptic. Fruit is about 1.4 cm, surrounded by enlarged
sepals. Hawaiian Sunset Vine is native to W. Africa, Madagascar, and
cultivated as a garden plant throughout the tropical world.
Identification credit: Tabish
Photographed in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
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