Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rogersii
ID:
410788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 362 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410120



Common Names

  • Thunbergia Rogersii
  • Rogers' Thunbergia
  • Rogers' Clock Vine


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Description

Thunbergia rogersii (also called Rogers' Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thunbergia rogersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thunbergia rogersii is a white or pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with white or pale yellow flowers and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thunbergia rogersii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Thunbergia rogersii

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

Thunbergia rogersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia rogersii?

Thunbergia rogersii

What is the common name of Thunbergia rogersii?

Rogers' Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia rogersii?

Thunbergia rogersii 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,

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