Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thailandica
ID:
459231

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 65: 266 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458563



Common Names

  • Torenia thailandica
  • Thai Wishbone Flower
  • Thai Bluewings


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Description

Torenia thailandica (also called Thai torenia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a height of up to 30 cm and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in shady areas, near streams and in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia thailandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Torenia thailandica has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are short and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia thailandica is a tender perennial grown as an annual in most climates. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Stems can be cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings.

Where to Find Torenia thailandica

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

Torenia thailandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia thailandica?

Torenia thailandica

What is the common name of Torenia thailandica?

Thai Wishbone Flower

Where is Torenia thailandica found?

Torenia thailandica is found in Southeast 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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940546-1: 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].