Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 50(4): 70 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410198
Common Names
- Buennemeyeri Thunbergia
- Thunbergia buennemeyeri
- Buennemeyeri Four-lobed
Description
Thunbergia buennemeyeri (also called Buennemeyer's thunbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a small, perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a single, erect stem with a single flower head. It is native to India and is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia buennemeyeri is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be used as a ground cover or as a climber. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thunbergia buennemeyeri is tubular, with a yellow-orange color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia buennemeyeri 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 buennemeyeri
Thunbergia buennemeyeri is native to India and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats.
Thunbergia buennemeyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia buennemeyeri?
Thunbergia buennemeyeri
What is the common name of Thunbergia buennemeyeri?
Buennemeyeri Thunbergia
What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia buennemeyeri?
Thunbergia buennemeyeri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,