Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
caesia
ID:
1020598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sendtn.) Wijsman

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 39(1): 101 (1990):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019936



Common Names

  • Calibrachoa caesia
  • Blue Calibrachoa
  • Million Bells


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Description

Calibrachoa caesia (also called Blue Calibrachoa, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests. It has blue flowers and its leaves are ovate and opposite.

Uses & Benefits

Calibrachoa caesia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has beautiful purple flowers that attract pollinators, and its foliage is attractive and fragrant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calibrachoa caesia is a small, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Where to Find Calibrachoa caesia

Calibrachoa caesia is native to Brazil.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Otto Sendtner (1813-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sendtn.' in the authors string.
H. J. W. Wijsman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijsman' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import