Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
1020620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Juss.) D'Arcy

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67(6): 465 (1989);.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019958



Common Names

  • Calibrachoa parviflora
  • Million Bells
  • Mini Petunia


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Description

Calibrachoa parviflora (also called Small-Flowered 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 parviflora 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 parviflora 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 parviflora 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 parviflora

Calibrachoa parviflora is native to Brazil.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.
William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import