Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congolana
ID:
410819

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 107 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410151

Common Names

  • Congolana Thomandersia
  • Congolana Thomandersia Vine
  • Thomandersia Congolana

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Description

Thomandersia congolana (also called Congo Thomandersia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests, along riverbanks and in other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Thomandersia congolana is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomandersia congolana is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Thomandersia congolana

Thomandersia congolana is found in tropical Africa.

Thomandersia congolana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomandersia congolana?

Thomandersia congolana

What is the family of Thomandersia congolana?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Thomandersia congolana?

Congolese Thomandersia

References

IPNI record: 56167-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000782372
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-320869: Originally associated with wfo-0000782372
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-320869: Originally associated with wfo-0000782372
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56167-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].