Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vientianica
ID:
459258

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 55: 328 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458590



Common Names

  • Wishbone Flower
  • Bluewings
  • Clown Flower


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Description

Torenia vientianica (also called Vientiane Wishbone Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has purple flowers with yellow centers, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Torenia vientianica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food plant for caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Torenia vientianica is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Torenia vientianica can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Torenia vientianica

Torenia vientianica is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Torenia vientianica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Torenia vientianica?

Torenia vientianica

What are the common names of Torenia vientianica?

Wishbone flower, Bluewings

Where is Torenia vientianica native to?

Tropical 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:810496-1: 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].