Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
1025099

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 60: 361. 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024437

Common Names

  • Integrifolia Petunia
  • Integrifolia Wave Petunia
  • Integrifolia Summer Petunia

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petunia integrifolia sub. depauperata (R.E.Fr.) Stehmann

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia integrifolia 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 integrifolia

Petunia integrifolia is native to Brazil.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import