Thunbergia reticulata
Also known as: Thunbergia alata subsp. reticulata (Hochst. ex Nees) Bremek. +3 more
- Thunbergia alata subsp. reticulata (Hochst. ex Nees) Bremek.
- Thunbergia alata var. reticulata (Hochst. ex Nees) Burkill
- Thunbergia aurea N.E.Br.
- Thunbergia saltiana Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual.
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Thunbergia reticulata is a climbing plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Sudan, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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)
Malaya