Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1025137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Speg.) Millán

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 5: 544. 1941

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024475

Common Names

  • Patagonica Petunia
  • Patagonica Wave Petunia
  • Patagonica Summer Petunia

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Description

Petunia patagonica (also called 'Patagonian 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 patagonica is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and in hanging baskets. It has a long blooming period and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petunia patagonica 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 patagonica

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

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
Aníbal Roberto Millán (b.1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millán' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import