Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 134 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410459
Common Names
- Thunbergia vossiana
- Voss's Thunbergia
- Voss's Thunbergia
Description
Thunbergia vossiana (also called Voss's Thunbergia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thunbergia vossiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Thunbergia vossiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, narrow, and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thunbergia vossiana is a fast-growing perennial that can reach heights of up to 12 inches. It is best propagated from seeds taken in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be watered regularly and should be ready to be transplanted into the garden in about 6-8 weeks.
Where to Find Thunbergia vossiana
Thunbergia vossiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Thunbergia vossiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thunbergia vossiana?
Thunbergia vossiana
What is the common name of Thunbergia vossiana?
Vossiana
What is the natural habitat of Thunbergia vossiana?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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,