Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caelestis
ID:
459799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 46: 23 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459131



Common Names

  • Torenia caelestis
  • Celestial Torenia
  • Celestial Wishbone Plant


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Description

Torenia caelestis (also called Celestial Wishbone Flower, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has a single stem with small, oval leaves and small, two-lipped flowers with four petals. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia cambodgiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Torenia caelestis has small, blue flowers with long, thin petals. The flowers are borne on a thin, wiry stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia calcarata is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Torenia caelestis

Torenia calcarata is native to the tropical forests of India.

Torenia caelestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia calcarata?

Torenia calcarata

What type of plant is Torenia calcarata?

Torenia calcarata is a flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Torenia calcarata?

Torenia calcarata is native to Southeast Asia.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810372-1: 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].