Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
annua
ID:
1246673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 55 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246011

Common Names

  • Thunbergia annua
  • Annual Thunbergia
  • Annu Thunbergia

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Description

Thunbergia annua (also called 'Climbing Thunbergia' and 'Climbing Foxglove', among many other common names) is an annual climber native to tropical Africa. It has small, yellow-orange flowers with yellow throats and dark green leaves. It grows in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia annua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thunbergia annua has small, purple flowers, small black seeds, and seedlings with lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia annua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilization for best results.

Where to Find Thunbergia annua

Thunbergia annua is native to tropical Africa.

Thunbergia annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia annua?

Thunbergia annua

What is the common name of Thunbergia annua?

Annual Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia annua?

Thunbergia annua is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Species in the Thunbergia genus

Thunbergia kirkii, Thunbergia liebrechtsiana, Thunbergia lamellata, Thunbergia lancifolia, Thunbergia ilocana, Thunbergia hossei, Thunbergia huillensis, Thunbergia kangeanensis, Thunbergia javanica, Thunbergia jayii, Thunbergia mauginii, Thunbergia nivea, Thunbergia erythraeae, Thunbergia malangana, Thunbergia mechowii, Thunbergia macalensis, Thunbergia fragrans, Thunbergia eymae, Thunbergia fasciculata, Thunbergia geoffrayi, Thunbergia hirsuta, Thunbergia hastata, Thunbergia hawtayneana, Thunbergia hebecocca, Thunbergia hederifolia, Thunbergia gossweileri, Thunbergia grandiflora, Thunbergia gregorii, Thunbergia oubanguiensis, Thunbergia pynaertii, Thunbergia ridleyi, Thunbergia quadricostata, Thunbergia recasa, Thunbergia retefolia, Thunbergia quadrialata, Thunbergia palawanensis, Thunbergia papilionacea, Thunbergia papuana, Thunbergia parviflora, Thunbergia parvifolia, Thunbergia pleistodonta, Thunbergia paulitschkeana, Thunbergia stenochlamys, Thunbergia smilacifolia, Thunbergia subcordatifolia, Thunbergia rogersii, Thunbergia sessilis, Thunbergia siantanensis, Thunbergia similis, Thunbergia erecta,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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