Calibrachoa excellens
NameCalibrachoa excellens
Scientific NameCalibrachoa excellens
Common NamesMillion Bells, Trailing Petunia
Plant FamilySolanaceae
Natural HabitatNative to grasslands and open, sunny areas of South America, particularly Brazil and Uruguay.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no documented traditional medicinal uses for Calibrachoa excellens. It is primarily cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsAs Calibrachoa excellens is not traditionally used for medicinal purposes, there are no known contraindications or drug interactions documented.
Cultivation NotesPrefers full sun and well-drained soil. Requires regular watering and can be grown in containers, hanging baskets, or as ground cover. Often treated as an annual in temperate climates due to its tender perennial nature.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Calibrachoa excellens is a perennial herbaceous plant, often cultivated as an annual, known for its profuse, small, trumpet-shaped flowers. It typically forms a mounding or trailing habit with small, ovate, often sticky-hairy leaves and numerous vibrant, funnel-shaped blossoms.
