Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 49: 400 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410091
Common Names
- Thunbergia Quadrialata
- Four-Lobed Thunbergia
- Four-Lobed Clock Vine
Description
Thunbergia quadrialata (also called Four-angled 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 quadrialata 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
Flower: The flowers of Thunbergia quadrialata are white with a yellow center and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Thunbergia quadrialata are small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Thunbergia quadrialata have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia quadrialata 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 quadrialata
Thunbergia quadrialata is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.
Thunbergia quadrialata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia quadrialata?
Thunbergia quadrialata
What is the common name of Thunbergia quadrialata?
Four-winged Thunbergia
What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia quadrialata?
Thunbergia quadrialata 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,