Wishbone flowers
Botanical name: Torenia
Wishbone flowers
Botanical name: Torenia
Description
The common name of Wishbone flowers is presumed to be a reference to their two oppositely growing stamens that meet in the middle, much like the wishbone from a chicken. Wishbone flowers are spreading annuals or perennials native to mountainous regions of Asia and Africa. They bloom in the summer.
Species of Wishbone flowers
Wishbone flower
Wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri) is an ornamental flowering plant often found in gardens. Wishbone flower is native to tropical Asia and Africa. Gardeners often grow this species in hanging baskets because it is easy to grow from seeds or from small cuttings.
Brittle False Pimpernel
Brittle False Pimpernel (Torenia crustacea) is a plant species native to Hawaii. Brittle False Pimpernel is also known as the wishbone flower and bluewings. This species has been hybridized for ornamental purposes for over 30 years.
Spotless violet torenia
The spotless violet torenia is a type of wishbone flower. It is a spreading exotic perennial plant native to Asia and Africa. It's commonly planted in parks, gardens, flower beds, borders, and hanging baskets.
Violet wishbone flower
Violet wishbone flower derives its name from its beautiful violet-purple flowers and the wishbone shape formed by its stamens. Violet wishbone flower is an erect annual herb that likes shady areas and is used for hanging baskets and containers. This plant is easy to grow since it's highly resistant to pests and diseases and doesn't require a lot of sunlight.
Scientific Classification
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