Torenia has also been classified in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae. Often called wishbone flowers, bluewings; in Hawaii nanioola'a or ola'a beauty, some species are grown as garden plants.
Torenia is classified within the figwort family Scrophulariaceae and is known by terms such as wishbone flowers, bluewings. In Hawaiian culture, it is referred to as nanioola'a or ola'a beauty; some species are grown in gardens for their ornamental value.