Thunbergia masisiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
masisiensis
ID:
1247140
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 1: 450 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246478
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thunbergia masisiensis (also called Masisi Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia masisiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thunbergia masisiensis has white, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow throats and a star-like shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia masisiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Thunbergia masisiensis
Thunbergia masisiensis can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya.
Thunbergia masisiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia masisiensis?
Thunbergia masisiensis
What are the common names of Thunbergia masisiensis?
Masisi Thunbergia, Masisi
What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia masisiensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.