Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altiplana
ID:
1025067

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Ando & Hashim.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 111: 269, fig. 3. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024405

Common Names

  • Altiplana Petunia
  • Altiplana Bellflower
  • Chilean Bellflower

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Description

Petunia altiplana (also called 'High Plains Petunia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Solanaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb with white or pink flowers and grows to a height of 15-30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Petunia altiplana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia altiplana has white or pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Petunia altiplana

Petunia altiplana is native to Bolivia.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Gorō Hashimoto (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hashim.' in the authors string.
Toshio Andō (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Ando' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import