Re-establishment of the overlooked species <i>Torenia godefroyi</i> (Linderniaceae), and notes on the identity of <i>T. lindernioides</i>
18 October 2016
Prasad, M; Roy, R; Sunojkumar, PurayidathkandyTorenia godefroyi, an overlooked Asian species since its establishment, was considered as a variety of Lindernia crustacea (now treated as Torenia crustacea). A detailed examination of fresh specimens, type and additional materials clearly indicates that T. godefroyi is distinct from T. crustacea. Therefore, T. godefroyi is re-established here as a distinct species independent from T. crustacea. Taxonomic identity of another Asian species, Torenia lindernioides, described from India is discussed. It is observed that morphological characters of T. lindernioides are found overlapping with T. godefroyi and therefore synonymised it under T. godefroyi. An amended description, photographs, distribution and habitat notes of T. godefroyi are provided.