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   Thunbergia grandiflora (vine, climber)  français 
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    Taxonomic name: Thunbergia grandiflora Roxb.
    Synonyms: Flemingia grandiflora Roxb. ex Rottler
    Common names: Bengal clock vine (English), Bengal trumpet (English), blue trumpet vine, (English), bung el etiu (Palauan), large-flowered thunbergia (English), liane mauve (French), palulu (Samoan), skyflower (English)
    Organism type: vine, climber
    Thunbergia grandiflora is a climbing vine native to Asia which is able to smother native vegetation. Introduced and cultivated in many regions as an ornamental, it has become a widespread invasive plant. It invades pastures and roadsides forming impenetrable stands and is a major threat to remnants of tropical forests fragmented by agriculture and urbanisation. Thunbergia grandiflora is one of the most problematic invasive plants in Australia. It can cover 100% of the ground over several hectares, excluding all native plants.
    Occurs in:
    natural forests, planted forests, ruderal/disturbed
    Geographical range
    Native range: Asia (northern India).
    Known introduced range:Thunbergia grandiflora has been introduced to many Pacific islands (Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, etc.), Australia, Costa Rica, Singapore, La Réunion Island and the Seychelles (PIER, 2007).
    Compiled by: Comité français de l'UICN (IUCN French Committee) & IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG)
    Last Modified: Tuesday, 18 March 2008
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