Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hayatae
ID:
459196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 1096 (1924 publ. 1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458528



Common Names

  • Torenia hayatae
  • Hayata's Wishbone Flower
  • Hayata's Bluewings


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Description

Torenia hayatae (also called Japanese torenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a height of up to 30 cm and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in shady areas, near streams and in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia hayatae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Torenia hayatae is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia hayatae is a perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil.

Where to Find Torenia hayatae

Torenia hayatae is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Torenia hayatae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia hayatae?

Torenia hayatae

What type of plant is Torenia hayatae?

Torenia hayatae is an annual flowering plant.

Where does Torenia hayatae grow?

Torenia hayatae is native to Southeast Asia, but is grown as an ornamental plant in many parts of the world.

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:810413-1: 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].