Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kirkii
ID:
410603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 109: t. 6677 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409935

Common Names

  • Thunbergia kirkii
  • Kirkii Thunbergia
  • Kirkii Clockvine

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Description

Thunbergia kirkii (also called Kirk'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 kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thunbergia kirkii is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with five lobes. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia kirkii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Thunbergia kirkii

Thunbergia kirkii is native to East Africa. It can be found in moist areas, such as near streams and rivers.

Thunbergia kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia kirkii?

Thunbergia kirkii

What is the common name of Thunbergia kirkii?

Kirk's thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia kirkii?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the western United States

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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