Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
recasa
ID:
410756

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 68(Suppl. 2): 126 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410088

Common Names

  • Thunbergia Recasa
  • Bush Clock Vine
  • Bush Thunbergia

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Description

Thunbergia recasa (also called Recasa Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and along streams. It has linear to lanceolate leaves with entire margins and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia recasa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia recasa is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Thunbergia recasa

Thunbergia recasa is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Thunbergia recasa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia recasa?

Thunbergia recasa

What is the common name of Thunbergia recasa?

Recessed Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia recasa?

Thunbergia recasa is 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.