Calibrachoa spathulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
1020630
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Sm. & Downs) Stehmann & J.Semir
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(4): 419 (1997 publ. 1998):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019968
Common Names
- Calibrachoa spathulata
- Million Bells
- Mini Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calibrachoa spathulata (also called Spathulate Calibrachoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Calibrachoa spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calibrachoa spathulata is a small, bell-shaped flower with white petals and yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calibrachoa spathulata 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 spathulata
Calibrachoa spathulata is native to South America.
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
References
João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import