Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
410881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 42 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410213



Common Names

  • Bicolor Thunbergia
  • Thunbergia bicolor
  • Bicolor Four-lobed


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Description

Thunbergia bicolor (also called Two-Colored Trumpet Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with white and pink, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia bicolor is a popular ornamental plant, often used in hanging baskets and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow and orange flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thunbergia bicolor is a bright yellow, trumpet-shaped bloom with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia bicolor is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Thunbergia bicolor

Thunbergia bicolor is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Thunbergia bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia bicolor?

Thunbergia bicolor

What type of plant is Thunbergia bicolor?

It is a shrub

Where is Thunbergia bicolor native to?

It is native to 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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56209-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.