Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonjardinensis
ID:
1025076

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Ando & Hashim.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 111: 266, fig. 1. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024414

Common Names

  • Bonjardinensis Petunia
  • Bonjardinensis Wave Petunia
  • Bonjardinensis Summer Petunia

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia bonjardinensis 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 bonjardinensis

Petunia bonjardinensis 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