Description
Thunbergia hispida (also called Bristly Thunbergia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to tropical Africa. It has hairy leaves and blooms with blue flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal herb to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thunbergia hispida has large, bright orange flowers with yellow throats and black anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia hispida is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Thunbergia hispida
Thunbergia hispida is native to tropical Africa and is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.