Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
usambarica
ID:
411148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1894: 64 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410480

Common Names

  • Usambarica Thunbergia
  • Usambarica Clock Vine
  • Usambarica Sky Vine

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Description

Thunbergia usambarica (also called Usambara 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 usambarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thysanostigma odontites 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 usambarica 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 usambarica

Thunbergia usambarica is native to tropical Africa.

Thunbergia usambarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia usambarica?

Thunbergia usambarica

What is the common name of Thunbergia usambarica?

Usambara Clock Vine

Where does Thunbergia usambarica originate from?

Tanzania

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.