Petunia secreta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
secreta
ID:
1025151
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stehmann & Semir
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 104: 346 (-348; fig. 3). 2005 [10 Jun 2005] ; Festschr. William G. D'Arcy (ed. R.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001024489
Common Names
- Secreta Petunia
- Secreta Wave Petunia
- Secreta Summer Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Petunia secreta (also called 'Secret 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 secreta 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 secreta has white, trumpet-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and short, stout stems.
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Petunia secreta 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 secreta
Petunia secreta 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
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
João Renato Stehmann (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehmann' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import