Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1413113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 232 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425578



Common Names

  • Torenia grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Torenia
  • Grandiflora Wishbone Flower


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Description

Torenia grandiflora (also called 'largeflower torenia', among many other common names) is an annual plant in the linderniaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia grandiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Torenia grandiflora has large, bright blue flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia grandiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having at least one growing point.

Where to Find Torenia grandiflora

Torenia grandiflora can be found in India.

Torenia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia grandiflora?

Torenia grandiflora

What is the common name of Torenia grandiflora?

Large-flowered Torenia

What is the natural habitat of Torenia grandiflora?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh

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.
Bastian Schäferhoff (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schäferh.' in the authors string.
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135786-1: 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].