Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
1274242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pennell) Pennell

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 254 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273580



Common Names

  • Torenia Crenata
  • Crenata Torenia
  • Crenata


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Description

Torenia crenata (also called 'Crenate Wishbone Flower', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers with crenate petals. It prefers cool, moist climates and grows best in full sun with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia crenata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Torenia crenata has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia crenata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting of a stem with at least two sets of leaves and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, transplant the cutting into a larger pot and water it regularly.

Where to Find Torenia crenata

Torenia crenata can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Torenia crenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia crenata?

Torenia crenata

What is the family of Torenia crenata?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Torenia crenata?

Crenate Wishbone Flower

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810388-1: 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].