Scrophulariaceae · Torenia

Torenia cordata

Herb
Habit
Herb
Flowering
July-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Torenia cordata
Genus
Torenia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Flowering & fruiting
July-August

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Scrophulariaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Scrophulariaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Torenia cordata

Torenia cordata is a herb belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-August.

Illustration representing the Scrophulariaceae family
Botanical family

Scrophulariaceae

Figwort family

Torenia cordata belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.

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