Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Anderson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 20 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410005
Common Names
- Hirsuta Thunbergia
- Thunbergia hirsuta
- Hirsuta Clock Vine
Description
Thunbergia hirsuta (also called Hairy Clock Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen climber native to tropical Africa. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with a yellow center. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Thunbergia hirsuta is white and yellow in color, with a trumpet-shaped corolla. The seeds of this plant are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia hirsuta is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Thunbergia hirsuta
Thunbergia hirsuta is native to tropical Africa.
Thunbergia hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia hirsuta?
Thunbergia hirsuta
What is the habitat of Thunbergia hirsuta?
Thunbergia hirsuta is found in moist, shady forests.
What is the flowering season of Thunbergia hirsuta?
Thunbergia hirsuta flowers from April to June.
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,