Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
410766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 90 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410098



Common Names

  • Thunbergia Parvifolia
  • Small-Leaved Thunbergia
  • Small-Leaved Clock Vine


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Description

Thunbergia parvifolia (also called Small-leaved 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 parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thunbergia parvifolia is a white, trumpet-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia parvifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Thunbergia parvifolia

Thunbergia parvifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Thunbergia parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia parvifolia?

Thunbergia parvifolia

What is the common name of Thunbergia parvifolia?

Small-leaved Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia parvifolia?

Thunbergia parvifolia 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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.