White thunbergia

• Twining vine with triangular-ovate leaves that can have smooth to finely toothed, sinuate margins.
• Leaves are 5-10cm long, opposite, blades ovate to arrowhead-shaped.
• Flowers are white, 3cm long, 5cm wide, with sweet aroma.
• Seed capsules are round and end in a beak.

• Prefers frost-free locations.

• Found in numerous coastal areas in Queensland.

• Propagation is from stem cuttings or shoots from tuberous roots.

Environmental

• Threatens remnant vegetation in the wet tropics.
• Degrades creek and river banks.

• Root pieces can spread by floodwater.

• Find out how farmers can prevent weed spread.
• Find out how gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts can prevent weed spread.

Refer to the thunbergia factsheet (PDF, 1.9MB) for information to control this plant.

• White thunbergia is not a prohibited or restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014, however everyone has a general biosecurity obligation (GBO) to take reasonable and practical steps to minimise the risks associated with invasive plants and animals under their control.
• Local governments have a biosecurity plan that covers invasive plants and animals in their area and may require additional actions to be taken on certain species; some of these may be applied under local laws. Refer to your local government for more information.