Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
TORENIA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 619. 1753.
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TYPE: Torenia asiatica Linnaeus
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torenia crustacea | MALAYSIAN FALSE PIMPERNEL | Not Native FACU (NWPL) FAC (DEP) | ||
| Torenia fournieri | BLUEWINGS; WISHBONE FLOWER | Not Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Larger leaves 1-2 cm long; corolla 3-9 mm long
1. Larger leaves 3-5 cm long; corolla 20-30 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caela | Caela Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 209, 529. 1763. | TYPE: = Torenia Linnaeus 1753. | |
| Legazpia | Legazpia Blanco, Fl. Filip., ed. 2. 338. 1845. | TYPE: Legazpia triptera Blanco | |
| Nortenia | Nortenia Du Petit-Thouars, Gen. Nov. Madagasc. 9. 1806. | TYPE: Nortenia thouarsii Chamisso & Schlechtendal | |
| Pentsteria | Pentsteria Griffith, Notul. Pl. Asiat. 4: 118, 759. 1854. | TYPE: Non designatus. |