Thunbergia alata
Black Eyed Susan, Black Eyed Susan Vine, Black Eyed Susan, Black Eyed Susan Clock Vine, Bright Eyes, Winged Clockvine
Other regional names: Blackeyed Susan Vine
- Blackeyed Susan Vine
Also known as: Endomelas alata (Bojer ex Sims) Raf. +17 more
- Endomelas alata (Bojer ex Sims) Raf.
- Thunbergia alata var. alba Paxton
- Thunbergia alata var. albiflora Hook.
- Thunbergia alata var. minor S.Moore
- Thunbergia alata var. retinervia Burkill
- Thunbergia alata var. velutina Bremek.
- Thunbergia alata var. vixalata Burkill
- Thunbergia albiflora Godr.
- Thunbergia albiflora Gordon
- Thunbergia aurantiaca Paxton
- Thunbergia backeri E.Vilm.
- Thunbergia bakeri Bosse
- Thunbergia bikimaensis De Wild.
- Thunbergia delamerei S.Moore
- Thunbergia doddsii Paxton
- Thunbergia fryeri E.Vilm.
- Thunbergia fuscata T.Anderson ex Lindau
- Thunbergia kamatembica Mildbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Thunbergia alata (commonly known as Black Eyed Susan or Black Eyed Susan Vine) is a climbing shrub within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Assam, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Florida, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Jawa, Leeward Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Ogasawara-shoto, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Réunion, Samoa, Seychelles, Society Is., Sri Lanka, Surinam, Taiwan, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Windward Is.