Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
459793

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 65: 262 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459125



Common Names

  • Torenia celebica
  • Celebes Torenia
  • Celebes Wishbone Plant


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Description

Torenia celebica (also called Celebes 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 celebica is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is often used as a border plant, in containers, or as a groundcover. It is also used in flower arrangements and bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Torenia celebica are small and purple, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia celebica 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 celebica

Torenia celebica can be found in the tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Torenia celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia celebica?

Torenia celebica

What is the common name of Torenia celebica?

Wishbone Flower

Where is Torenia celebica native to?

Tropical 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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940545-1: 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].