Thunbergia tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
411136
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Nees
Source:
ksu
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 3: 78 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410468
Common Names
- Furry Thunbergia
- Tomentose Thunbergia
- Woolly Clock Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thunbergia tomentosa (also called Hairy Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thunbergia tomentosa has small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white with yellow or purple markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia tomentosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Thunbergia tomentosa
Thunbergia tomentosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Thunbergia tomentosa FAQ
What are the common names of Thunbergia tomentosa?
Common names of Thunbergia tomentosa include Hairy Thunbergia and Hairy Clock Vine.
What is the growth rate of Thunbergia tomentosa?
Thunbergia tomentosa has a moderate to fast growth rate.
What is the light requirement of Thunbergia tomentosa?
Thunbergia tomentosa prefers full sun to partial shade.
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56445-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.