Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hederifolia
ID:
410683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 42: 374 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410015

Common Names

  • Hederifolia Thunbergia
  • Thunbergia hederifolia
  • Hederifolia Clock Vine

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Description

Thunbergia hederifolia (also called Ivy-leaved Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia hederifolia 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 hederifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia hederifolia 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 hederifolia

Thunbergia hederifolia is native to Java and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Thunbergia hederifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia hederifolia?

Thunbergia hederifolia

What is the common name of Thunbergia hederifolia?

Ivy-leaved Thunbergia

What type of plant is Thunbergia hederifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub

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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