Calibrachoa
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NameCalibrachoa
Scientific NameCalibrachoa spathulata
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to Brazil, specifically the state of Santa Catarina, where it is found in bogs and ruderal (disturbed) areas at altitudes ranging from 750 to 800 meters.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo traditional medicinal uses are widely documented for Calibrachoa spathulata.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific medicinal uses or contraindications are documented for Calibrachoa spathulata. As a member of the Solanaceae family, it may contain various alkaloids, and internal consumption is generally not recommended without thorough toxicological study and expert guidance.
Cultivation NotesBased on its natural habitat, it likely thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun. It may be cultivated as an ornamental, similar to other Calibrachoa species, often as an annual in temperate climates.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Calibrachoa spathulata is a herbaceous perennial or subshrub, characterized by slender, branching stems and small, spatulate to obovate leaves. Its flowers are solitary, funnel-shaped, and typically small, borne in the leaf axils.
