Thunbergia atriplicifolia E.Mey. ex Nees

Natal primrose

Afr

isiZulu

isiphondo esincane

IsiXhosa

Description

Family:

Acanthaceae

Order:

Lamiales

Description

Perennial herb (0.3 – 0.5 m) with ovate leaves and pale yellow trumpet flowers (Sep – Mar).Ecological role: Critical forage for small antelope.

Plant Details

Height

0.3 - 0.5 m.

Thorns

Absent.

Soil

Sandy, well-drained.

Moderate.

Growth Rate

0.3 - 0.5 m.

Size

3 - 5 years.

Lifespan

Flower Colour

Flowering Season

, , ,

Horticultural Zones

6.0 - 7.0.

pH

Sandy, well-drained.

Soil

Full sun.

Aspect

Low.

Frost Tolerance

Moderate.

Drought Resistance

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Distribution

, , ,

Companion Plants

Indigofera spp.,Euclea crispa(grassland guild).

Caterpillars

No data available.

Associations

Descriptions

Small mammals: Steenbok browse leaves.Ecosystem Services: Stabilizes sandy soils.

Flowers and fruits

Flowers: Self-pollinating.Seed dispersal: Ants (myrmecochory).

Birds

Not documented.

By Seeds:

Collection: Collect dry capsules.Germination: Surface-sow; 50% success.

By Cuttings:

Not documented.

Traditional Uses

Medicinal: Not documented.Fodder: Favored by steenbok.

Plant Details

Height

Description

Thorns

Description

Leaves

Description

Size

Growth Form

Size

Size

Size

Lifespan

Size

Flower Colour

Size

Flowering Season

Size

Horticultural Zones

Size

pH

Size

Soil

Size

Aspect

Size

Frost Tolerance

Size

Drought Resistance

Description

DESCRIPTION

Height

DESCRIPTION

Leaves

DESCRIPTION

Thorns

DESCRIPTION

BSS

Ecoscore

Host plant Nectar Grazing

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Distribution

Companion Plants

Description

Caterpillars

Associations

Leaves

Leaves

Flowers and fruits

Leaves

Birds

Leaves

Mammals

Leaves

By Seeds:

Leaves

By Cuttings:

Leaves

Traditional Uses

traditional uses