Thunbergia togoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
togoensis
ID:
410949
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 112 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410281
Common Names
- Togoensis Thunbergia
- Togoensis Clock Vine
- Togoensis Clockvine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thunbergia togoensis (also called Togo thunbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Benin, Ghana, and Togo. The plant grows in woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia togoensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thunbergia togoensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia togoensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in 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 rooted in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Thunbergia togoensis
Thunbergia togoensis can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Thunbergia togoensis FAQ
What is the common name of Thunbergia togoensis?
Togo Clock Vine
What is the native range of Thunbergia togoensis?
West Africa
What is the growth habit of Thunbergia togoensis?
A fast-growing, climbing vine
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.