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Definition of torenia
torenia
/təˈriːniə/
to · re · ni · a
Plural:torenias
torenia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of a genus (Torenia) of trailing or upright herbaceous flowering plants in the family Linderniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions in Asia and Africa, widely cultivated as ornamental shade plants and commonly known as wishbone flowers due to the arrangement of their stamens.
Example
"She planted vibrant purple and yellow torenias in the shaded borders of her garden to add a splash of late summer color."
• Rhymes for torenia
Word Origin & Etymology
Named by Carl Linnaeus in honor of Olof Torén (1718–1753), a Swedish clergyman and botanist who traveled to India and China.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Torenia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/torenia