Thunbergia gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
410691
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 49: 293 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410023
Common Names
- Gossweileri Thunbergia
- Thunbergia gossweileri
- Gossweileri Clock Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thunbergia gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Clock Vine, among many other common names) is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine. It is native to tropical Africa and the Indian subcontinent. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia gossweileri is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thunbergia gossweileri has white or pale blue flowers with yellow throats, and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia gossweileri 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 gossweileri
Thunbergia gossweileri is native to Java and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Thunbergia gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia gossweileri?
Thunbergia gossweileri
What is the common name of Thunbergia gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Thunbergia
What type of plant is Thunbergia gossweileri?
It is an evergreen shrub
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.