Thunbergia bush, Bush clockvine
Thunbergia affinis
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. It grows 4.5 m tall. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are dark green. The flowers are trumpet shaped and purple with a yellow throat. The fruit are an upside down cone. They are green. There are 1-3 seeds. They are brown to black and hard.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is often on termite mounds. It grows in sunny places with a moist soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, East Africa (country/location of origin), Indonesia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Zambia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Kembang tunbergia, Maluba a buki