Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
dusenii
ID:
1020601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Stehmann & J.Semir

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 7(4): 419 (1997 publ. 1998):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019939

Common Names

  • Calibrachoa dusenii
  • Dusen's Calibrachoa
  • Million Bells

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Description

Calibrachoa dusenii (also called Dusen's 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 dusenii 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 dusenii 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 dusenii

Calibrachoa dusenii is native to Brazil.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import