Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
barbata
ID:
511193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(1): 73 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510525

Common Names

  • Thunbergia barbata
  • Barbata Thunbergia
  • Barbata

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Description

Thunbergia barbata (also called Bearded Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a shrub with large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thunbergia barbata is yellow and has a red center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia barbata is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Thunbergia barbata

Thunbergia barbata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 4,000 meters.

Thunbergia barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia barbata?

Thunbergia barbata

What is the common name of Thunbergia barbata?

Unknown

What is the family of Thunbergia barbata?

Acanthaceae

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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