Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
1025071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Catal. 38. 1888

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024409

Common Names

  • Axillary Petunia
  • Axillaris Petunia
  • Axillaris Wave Petunia

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Description

Petunia axillaris (also called 'Axillary 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 purple flowers and grows to a height of 15-30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Petunia axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petunia axillaris sub. parodii (Steere) Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia axillaris 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 axillaris

Petunia axillaris is native to Brazil.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Emerson Ellick Sterns (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterns' in the authors string.
Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg I (1840-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poggenb.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import