Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
excellens
ID:
1020605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Wijsman

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Acta Botanica Neerlandica 39: 101. 1990.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019943

Common Names

  • Calibrachoa excellens
  • Million Bells
  • Mini Petunia

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Description

Calibrachoa excellens (also called Excellent 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 excellens 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 excellens 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 excellens 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 excellens

Calibrachoa excellens 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.
H. J. W. Wijsman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijsman' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import