Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
siliguriensis
ID:
1549014

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Pal & M.Chowdhury

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 58: 237 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029295





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Description

Torenia siliguriensis (also called Siliguri Torenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Asia. It has small, green leaves and produces small, blue flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with high humidity and plenty of rainfall. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest edges and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia siliguriensis is used as an ornamental plant, and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Torenia siliguriensis has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and dark brown with a smooth surface. The seedlings are light green with a single, upright stem.

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Where to Find Torenia siliguriensis

Torenia siliguriensis can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Torenia siliguriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia siliguriensis?

Torenia siliguriensis

What is the family of Torenia siliguriensis?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Torenia siliguriensis?

Siliguriensis Torenia

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:77219762-1: 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].