Torenia cambodgiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cambodgiana
ID:
459797
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonati
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 513 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459129
Common Names
- Torenia cambodgiana
- Cambodgian Torenia
- Cambodgian Wishbone Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Torenia cambodgiana (also called Cambodian Wishbone Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet, open habitats. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and its flowers are blue to purple in color.
Uses & Benefits
Torenia cambodgiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Torenia cambodgiana are small and purple, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Torenia cambodgiana is a tender perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Torenia cambodgiana
Torenia cambodgiana is native to Cambodia.
Torenia cambodgiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torenia cambodgiana?
Torenia cambodgiana
What type of plant is Torenia cambodgiana?
Torenia cambodgiana is a flowering plant.
What is the natural habitat of Torenia cambodgiana?
Torenia cambodgiana 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
Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810374-1: 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].