*Torenia crustacea (Linnaeus) Chamisso & Schlechtendal. Common name: Malaysian False-pimpernel. Phenology: May-Sep (-Apr). Habitat: Lawns, roadsides, sand and mudbars. Distribution: Native of Malaysia.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, K4, Fischer, Schäferhoff, & Müller (2013); = Lindernia crustacea (L.) F.Muell. — Ar, FNA17, GW2, RAB, WH3, Lewis (2000), Pennell (1935), Qualls (1984); = n/a — C; Capraria crustacea Linnaeus. Basionym: Capraria crustacea L. 1767
Links to other floras: = Lindernia crustacea - FNA17
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (name change)
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (name change)
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