Petunia scheideana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scheideana
ID:
1025150
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 10: 439. 1964
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024488
Common Names
- Scheideana Petunia
- Scheideana Wave Petunia
- Scheideana Summer Petunia
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Petunia scheideana (also called 'Scheide 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 scheideana 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 scheideana 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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Petunia scheideana can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Petunia scheideana
Petunia scheideana 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 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
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