Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.V.Morton) Stehmann
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 45(2): 240. 2007.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019964
Common Names
- Calibrachoa scabridula
- Million Bells
- Mini Petunia
Description
Calibrachoa scabridula (also called Scabrous 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 scabrous.
Uses & Benefits
Calibrachoa scabridula 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 scabridula 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calibrachoa scabridula 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 scabridula
Calibrachoa scabridula 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