Calibrachoa
NameCalibrachoa
Scientific NameCalibrachoa humilis
Common NamesMillion Bells, Trailing Petunia
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to grasslands, open fields, and disturbed areas in South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Calibrachoa humilis in ethnobotanical literature. It is primarily known as an ornamental plant.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications are widely documented for medicinal use, as it is not traditionally used medicinally. However, like many plants in the Solanaceae family, it may contain compounds that could be toxic if ingested in large quantities.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is often grown as an annual in temperate climates, requiring regular watering and feeding for abundant blooms. Can be propagated from seeds or cuttings.
Raritycommon
Description
Calibrachoa humilis is a low-growing, annual or short-lived perennial herb featuring numerous small, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically pink to purplish with a yellow throat. Its small, simple leaves grow on trailing stems, creating a dense, mat-like groundcover.
