Calibrachoa elegans
NameCalibrachoa elegans
Scientific NameCalibrachoa elegans
Common NamesMillion Bells
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to grasslands, rocky outcrops, and open disturbed areas in South America, particularly Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesNo widely documented traditional medicinal uses are known for Calibrachoa elegans. It is primarily cultivated as an ornamental plant for its prolific flowering.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNo specific contraindications for medicinal use are known, as Calibrachoa elegans is not traditionally used medicinally. However, like many plants in the Solanaceae family, caution is advised as some species contain potentially toxic alkaloids.
Cultivation NotesThrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established and is often grown in hanging baskets, containers, or as ground cover, requiring regular watering and feeding for optimal bloom.
Raritycommon
Description
Calibrachoa elegans is a herbaceous perennial, often cultivated as an annual, forming a low, spreading or trailing mound. It features small, hairy, ovate to spatulate leaves and produces numerous small, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically purple or magenta with a yellow throat, blooming profusely.
