Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Stehmann & J.Semir
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 7(4): 419 (1997 publ. 1998):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019969
Common Names
- Calibrachoa thymifolia
- Million Bells
- Mini Petunia
Description
Calibrachoa thymifolia (also called Thyme-Leaved Calibrachoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Calibrachoa thymifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calibrachoa thymifolia 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 thymifolia 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 thymifolia
Calibrachoa thymifolia is native to South America.
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