Thunbergia erecta is a herbaceous perennial climbing plant species in the genus Thunbergia native to western Africa.

Erecta shoots are quadrangular and each angle bears a narrow wing. Leaves are ovate-elliptic, and oppositely arranged. Leaf margin is entire or wavy or occasionally with a broad triangular tooth above the middle. The clusters of its trumpet flowers will enrich your garden with the vibrant feel from India, its origin.