About Indian Wishbone Flower
Indian Wishbone Flower (Torenia indica) 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 occurs across India, Myanmar, Java, China, Philippines, Himalayas. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Torenia indica
- Genus
- Torenia
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Distribution
- India, Myanmar, Java, China, Philippines, Himalayas
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Telugu
- చిన్న మొగకూర Chinna Mogakura
- Kannada
- ಸಣ್ಣ ಕಾಗೆ ಹೂ Sanna Kaage Hoo
- Marathi
- तोरणी Torani
Botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
Indian Wishbone Flower belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
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