Torenia molluginoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molluginoides
ID:
1596611
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.
Source:
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 232 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048442
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Torenia molluginoides (also called Dwarf Torenia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to East Asia. It has a slender stem with small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady places, such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Torenia molluginoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Torenia molluginoides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Torenia molluginoides is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in moist, well-drained soil. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Torenia molluginoides
Torenia molluginoides can be found in the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Torenia molluginoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torenia molluginoides?
Torenia molluginoides
What is the common name of Torenia molluginoides?
Molluginoid Torenia
What is the natural habitat of Torenia molluginoides?
Moist, shady areas in forests
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:77135787-1: 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].