Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oblonga
ID:
1229355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hance

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 227 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228693



Common Names

  • Oblong Torenia
  • Oblong Torenia
  • Oblong Torenia


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Description

Torenia oblonga (also called 'Oblong Torenia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, oblong leaves with a light green color and a smooth surface. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia oblonga is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it can be used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Torenia oblonga are small and white. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia oblonga is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Torenia oblonga

Torenia oblonga can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810446-1: 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].