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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.

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

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
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.

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