Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
1025145

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 10: 439. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024483

Common Names

  • Reitzii Petunia
  • Reitzii Wave Petunia
  • Reitzii Summer Petunia

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Description

Petunia reitzii (also called 'Reitz 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 reitzii 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 reitzii 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 reitzii

Petunia reitzii 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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import