Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hossei
ID:
410612

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 64 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409944

Common Names

  • Thunbergia hossei
  • Hossei Thunbergia
  • Hossei Clockvine

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Description

Thunbergia hossei (also called Hosse's thunbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to East Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia hossei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Thunbergia hossei are white with a yellow center and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Thunbergia hossei are small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Thunbergia hossei have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia hossei is a perennial climber, native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Thunbergia hossei

Thunbergia oculata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Africa.

Thunbergia hossei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia hossei?

Thunbergia hossei

What is the family of Thunbergia hossei?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Thunbergia hossei?

Hosse's Thunbergia

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,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56313-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.