Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ciliata
ID:
1286100

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 105 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285438



Common Names

  • Thunbergia ciliata
  • Ciliata Thunbergia
  • Ciliata Vine


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Description

Thunbergia ciliata (also called Fringed Thunbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a shrubby habit. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in moist, shady places, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thunbergia ciliata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia ciliata is an easy-to-grow, fast-growing annual that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in moist soil.

Where to Find Thunbergia ciliata

Thunbergia ciliata is found in Africa, particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Thunbergia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia ciliata?

Thunbergia ciliata

What is the common name of Thunbergia ciliata?

Ciliate Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia ciliata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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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