Thunbergia affinis
Also known as: Thunbergia affinis var. pulvinata S.Moore +2 more
- Thunbergia affinis var. pulvinata S.Moore
- Thunbergia holstii Lindau
- Thunbergia spinulosa Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub.
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Thunbergia affinis is a climbing shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Originating in Africa and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Myanmar, Zaïre
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)
Jamaica, Ogasawara-shoto