Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bajeensis
ID:
1025075

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Ando & Hashim.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 483 (483-485, 488-492, fig. 1-2, 5). 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024413

Common Names

  • Bajeensis Petunia
  • Bajeensis Wave Petunia
  • Bajeensis Summer Petunia

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Description

Petunia bajeensis (also called 'Baja 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 bajeensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia bajeensis 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 bajeensis

Petunia bajeensis is native to Brazil.

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