Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1025128

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Kungl. Svenska Vetenskapsakad. Handl. 46(5): 37, pl. 2, 5. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024466

Common Names

  • Occidentalis Petunia
  • Occidentalis Wave Petunia
  • Occidentalis Summer Petunia

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Description

Petunia occidentalis (also called 'Western 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 occidentalis is 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis

Petunia occidentalis is native to Chile and Peru. It can be found in sandy soils, and is often found in gardens and flower beds.

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import