Thunbergia coccinea
Thunbergia coccinea, commonly known as Scarlet False Flower, is a striking climbing vine celebrated for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped crimson blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, utilized in various traditional medicinal practices for its potential healing properties and unique bioactive compounds in herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Thunbergia coccinea
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is a member of the family Acanthaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Thunbergia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thunbergia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Thunbergia coccinea, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Swedish, it is called Klätterthunbergia, while in Chinese, it is known as 红花山牵牛 (zh), 红花山牵牛 (zh-cn), 紅花山牽牛 (zh-tw), and 红花山牵牛 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Klätterthunbergia | Wikidata |
| zh | 红花山牵牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 红花山牵牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紅花山牽牛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红花山牵牛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found growing throughout the South-Central territories as well as in the Tibet region. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Assam. Additionally, the species is native to the country of Bangladesh. Finally, it is also distributed across the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Thunbergia coccinea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |