Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
geoffrayi
ID:
410671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 2: 239 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410003



Common Names

  • Geoffrayi Thunbergia
  • Thunbergia geoffrayi
  • Geoffrayi Clock Vine


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Description

Thunbergia geoffrayi (also called Geoffray's Clock Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen climber native to tropical Africa. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with a yellow center. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia geoffrayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Thunbergia geoffrayi is white and yellow in color, with a trumpet-shaped corolla. The seeds of this plant are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia geoffrayi is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Thunbergia geoffrayi

Thunbergia geoffrayi is native to tropical Africa.

Thunbergia geoffrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia geoffrayi?

Thunbergia geoffrayi

What is the habitat of Thunbergia geoffrayi?

Thunbergia geoffrayi is found in moist, shady forests.

What is the flowering season of Thunbergia geoffrayi?

Thunbergia geoffrayi flowers from April to June.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56278-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.