Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dusén) Wijsman
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 39(1): 102 (1990):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019957
Common Names
- Calibrachoa paranensis
- Million Bells
- Mini Petunia
Description
Calibrachoa paranensis (also called Parana 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 paranensis 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 paranensis 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 paranensis 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 paranensis
Calibrachoa paranensis 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
References
H. J. W. Wijsman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijsman' in the authors string.