Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
longistyla
ID:
1020613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stehmann & Greppi

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 25: 34. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019951



Common Names

  • Calibrachoa longistyla
  • Million Bells
  • Mini Petunia


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Description

Calibrachoa longistyla (also called Long-Styled 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 white flowers and its leaves are ovate and opposite.

Uses & Benefits

Calibrachoa longistyla 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 longistyla 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Calibrachoa longistyla is a tender perennial that is grown as an annual in most climates. It is propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calibrachoa longistyla

Calibrachoa longistyla is native to Brazil.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Julián Alejandro Greppi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greppi' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import