Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
daubyi
ID:
1324528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eb.Fisch. & O.Lachenaud

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 125: 42 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336982



Common Names

  • Torenia Daubyi
  • Daubyi's Torenia
  • Daubyi Torenia


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Description

Torenia daubyi (also called Dauby's torenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to India and is found in moist deciduous forests. It is also found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia daubyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Torenia daubyi has small purple flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia daubyi is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, which can be sown directly into the soil.

Where to Find Torenia daubyi

Torenia daubyi can be found in Thailand.

Torenia daubyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia daubyi?

Torenia daubyi

What is the common name of Torenia daubyi?

Torenia

What type of environment does Torenia daubyi prefer?

Humid, tropical areas

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132047-1: 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].