Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) Stehmann & J.Semir
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(4): 419. 1998 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019956
Common Names
- Calibrachoa ovalifolia
- Million Bells
- Mini Petunia
Description
Calibrachoa ovalifolia (also called Oval-Leaved 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 oval.
Uses & Benefits
Calibrachoa ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calibrachoa ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia
Calibrachoa ovalifolia is native to Brazil.
Species in the Calibrachoa genus
Calibrachoa caesia,
Calibrachoa cordifolia,
Calibrachoa dusenii,
Calibrachoa eglandulata,
Calibrachoa elegans,
Calibrachoa ericifolia,
Calibrachoa excellens,
Calibrachoa felipponei,
Calibrachoa hassleriana,
Calibrachoa heterophylla,
Calibrachoa humilis,
Calibrachoa irgangiana,
Calibrachoa linoides,
Calibrachoa longistyla,
Calibrachoa micrantha,
Calibrachoa missionica,
Calibrachoa ovalifolia,
Calibrachoa paranensis,
Calibrachoa parviflora,
Calibrachoa pubescens,
Calibrachoa pygmea,
Calibrachoa scabridula,
Calibrachoa sellowiana,
Calibrachoa sendtneriana,
Calibrachoa serrulata,
Calibrachoa spathulata,
Calibrachoa thymifolia,
Species in the Solanaceae family