Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hispida
ID:
1589767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 113 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200030111



Common Names

  • Hairy Thunbergia
  • Hairy Trumpet Vine
  • Hairy Clockvine


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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.

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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.

Thunbergia hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia hispida?

Thunbergia hispida

What is the common name of Thunbergia hispida?

Hairy Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia hispida?

Thunbergia hispida is native to tropical Africa

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.