Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hyalina
ID:
734855

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 195 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000734188

Common Names

  • Thunbergia hyalina
  • Hyaline Thunbergia
  • Transparent Thunbergia

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Description

Thunbergia hyalina (also called 'White Thunbergia', among many other common names) is an evergreen vine with white flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia hyalina is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant flowers and evergreen foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thunbergia hyalina has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia hyalina is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and place them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cuttings should root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Thunbergia hyalina

Thunbergia hyalina is native to India and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the Western Ghats.

Thunbergia hyalina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia hyalina?

Thunbergia hyalina

What is the common name of Thunbergia hyalina?

Hyaline thunbergia

Where is Thunbergia hyalina native to?

Tropical Africa

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.