Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
411140

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 50(4): 64 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410472

Common Names

  • Trichocarpa Thunbergia
  • Trichocarpa Clock Vine
  • Trichocarpa Sky Vine

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Description

Thunbergia trichocarpa (also called Hairy-fruited Thunbergia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist and shady forests, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia trichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thunbergia trichocarpa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia trichocarpa 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 trichocarpa

Thunbergia trichocarpa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Thunbergia trichocarpa FAQ

What are the common names of Thunbergia trichocarpa?

Common names of Thunbergia trichocarpa include Hairy-Fruit Thunbergia and Hairy-Fruit Clock Vine.

What is the growth rate of Thunbergia trichocarpa?

Thunbergia trichocarpa has a moderate to fast growth rate.

What is the light requirement of Thunbergia trichocarpa?

Thunbergia trichocarpa 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,

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