Torenia anagallis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anagallis
ID:
1521307
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Wannan, W.R.Barker & Y.S.Liang
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 31: 250 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007968
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Torenia anagallis (also called Wishbone Flower, Bluewings, and Clerodendrum, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a low-growing habit, with small, oval leaves and bright blue flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Torenia anagallis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Torenia anagallis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Torenia anagallis is an annual plant native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Torenia anagallis
Torenia anagallis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Torenia anagallis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torenia anagallis?
Torenia anagallis
What type of plant is Torenia anagallis?
Torenia anagallis is a type of flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Torenia anagallis?
Torenia anagallis is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Torenia genus
Torenia mannii, Torenia leucosiphon, Torenia poilanei, Torenia pierreana, Torenia patens, Torenia fournieri, Torenia laotica, Torenia godefroyi, Torenia diffusa, Torenia cyrtandriflora, Torenia cyanea, Torenia javanica, Torenia indica, Torenia hirsuta, Torenia hirsutissima, Torenia hayatae, Torenia silvicola, Torenia siamensis, Torenia scandens, Torenia thailandica, Torenia ranongensis, Torenia travancorica, Torenia thouarsii, Torenia thorelii, Torenia vientianica, Torenia courtallensis, Torenia crustacea, Torenia bimaculata, Torenia bicolor, Torenia asiatica, Torenia ciliaris, Torenia cordata, Torenia chevalieri, Torenia celebica, Torenia cambodgiana, Torenia caelestis, Torenia burttiana, Torenia stolonifera, Torenia dinklagei, Torenia biniflora, Torenia flava, Torenia benthamiana, Torenia fordii, Torenia violacea, Torenia cordifolia, Torenia concolor, Torenia polygonoides, Torenia oblonga, Torenia blancoi, Torenia crenata,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77201456-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].