Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
subcordatifolia
ID:
410781

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 106 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410113



Common Names

  • Thunbergia Subcordatifolia
  • Subcordate-Leaved Thunbergia
  • Subcordate-Leaved Clock Vine


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Description

Thunbergia subcordatifolia (also called Heart-leaved 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 subcordatifolia 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 subcordatifolia 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 subcordatifolia is a woody climber native to tropical Africa. It is propagated from cuttings taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mixture. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mixture and kept moist.

Where to Find Thunbergia subcordatifolia

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

Thunbergia subcordatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thunbergia subcordatifolia?

Thunbergia subcordatifolia

What is the common name of Thunbergia subcordatifolia?

Subcordatifolia Thunbergia

What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia subcordatifolia?

Thunbergia subcordatifolia 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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