Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
scabridula
ID:
1020626

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

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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.

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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 Solanaceae family

References

João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import