Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mantiqueirensis
ID:
1025122

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Ando & Hashim.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 340 fig. 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024460

Common Names

  • Mantiqueirensis Petunia
  • Mantiqueirensis Wave Petunia
  • Mantiqueirensis Summer Petunia

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Description

Petunia mantiqueirensis (also called 'Mantiqueira 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 mantiqueirensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion and to provide a splash of color.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia mantiqueirensis 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 mantiqueirensis

Petunia mantiqueirensis 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