Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lutea
ID:
1041681

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 448 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041019



Common Names

  • Thunbergia lutea
  • Lutea Thunbergia
  • Thunbergia Lutea


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Description

Thunbergia lutea (also called Yellow Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, fragrant yellow flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests, but can also be found in other moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia lutea is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thunbergia lutea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia lutea is a fast-growing, perennial vine native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Thunbergia lutea

Thunbergia lutea is native to Africa. It can be found in the wild in Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.