Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
1020631

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

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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.

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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 Solanaceae family

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import