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
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.
Where to Find Petunia bonjardinensis
Petunia bonjardinensis is native to Brazil.
Species in the Petunia genus
Petunia altiplana,
Petunia axillaris,
Petunia bajeensis,
Petunia bonjardinensis,
Petunia exserta,
Petunia hybrida,
Petunia inflata,
Petunia integrifolia,
Petunia interior,
Petunia mantiqueirensis,
Petunia occidentalis,
Petunia patagonica,
Petunia reitzii,
Petunia saxicola,
Petunia scheideana,
Petunia secreta,
Species in the Solanaceae family