Torenia maculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
1544144
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bonati) Y.F.Deng
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 438: 156 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025073
Common Names
- Torenia maculata
- Spotted Torenia
- Torenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Torenia maculata (also called Spotted torenia, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas and has ovate-shaped leaves with a glossy green upper surface and a paler green underside. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Torenia maculata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Torenia maculata is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Torenia maculata is an annual flowering plant native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Torenia maculata
Torenia maculata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Torenia maculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torenia maculata?
Torenia maculata
What type of plant is Torenia maculata?
Torenia maculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where is Torenia maculata found?
Torenia maculata is found in Central and South America.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77209443-1: 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].