Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & Ledoux
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Katanga , Suppl. 3: 134 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410212
Common Names
- Bianoensis Thunbergia
- Thunbergia bianoensis
- Bianoensis Four-lobed
Description
Thunbergia bianoensis (also called Biano Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia bianoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in hanging baskets and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thunbergia bianoensis is a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped bloom with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia bianoensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Thunbergia bianoensis
Thunbergia bianoensis is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.
Thunbergia bianoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia bianoensis?
Thunbergia bianoensis
What type of plant is Thunbergia bianoensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Thunbergia bianoensis native to?
It is native to Tanzania
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,