Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Ando & Hashim.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 217, fig. 1996
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024444
Common Names
- Interior Petunia
- Interior Wave Petunia
- Interior Summer Petunia
Description
Petunia interior (also called 'Interior 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 interior is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Petunia interior 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 interior
Petunia interior 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