Thunbergia laurifolia
Babbler's Vine, Laurel Clockvine
Other regional names: Blue Trumpet Vine +1 more
- Blue Trumpet Vine
- Laurel Leaved Thunbergia
Also known as: Thunbergia grandiflora var. lauriflora (Lindl.) Benoist +2 more
- Thunbergia grandiflora var. lauriflora (Lindl.) Benoist
- Thunbergia grandiflora var. laurifolia (Lindl.) Benoist
- Thunbergia harrisii Hook.fil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Thunbergia laurifolia (commonly known as Babbler's-Vine or Laurel Clockvine) is a climbing plant within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, East Himalaya, Malaya, Myanmar, Nicobar Is., Vietnam
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cook Is., Fiji, Hawaii, Leeward Is., Marianas, Mexico Southwest, Ogasawara-shoto, Peru, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is., Windward Is.