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Thunbergia petersiana

Botanic Family

Acanthaceae

Author

Lindau

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• C. Africa Mozambique
• Malawi
• Tanzania
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Natural Habitats

• Grassland
• forest edge

Flowering Times

• Jan
• Jun
• Oct
• Dec Nov-Feb (Zimbabwe)

Fruiting Times

Thin annual climber with scattered hairs , pilose leaves 75mm x 55mm, inflorescence with hairy bracts, flower tube 25mm long yellow inside, lobes 10mm long, violet, 60mm white to mauve & violet flowers, climbs in shade

Further References

• Herklots 1976
• Botanicus
• Mobot
• The Plant List 2
• FOTA