Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 463 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458493
Common Names
- Torenia Patens
- Spreading Wishbone Flower
- Spreading Wishbone Flowers
Description
Torenia patens (also called spreading torenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual herb that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and grows in moist and wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Torenia patens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Torenia patens is a yellow-orange color with a dark center. The seed is a small, round capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Torenia patens 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 patens
Torenia patens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Torenia patens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Torenia patens?
Torenia patens
What is the common name of Torenia patens?
Wishbone flower
What is the family of Torenia patens?
Scrophulariaceae
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:810453-1: 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].