7436.000 Petunia Juss.
Bikandu, B., Lukoki, F., Habari, J.P., Ntore, S. & Sosef, M.S.M. (2020)
Solanaceae Flore d'Afrique Centrale Nouvelle Serie Jardin Botanique Meise, Belgique
Description of the genus
Unarmed herbs, usually viscid. Leaves mostly alternate, the upper sometimes in pairs and appearing opposite. Inflorescence a solitary flower, arising from a pair of leaf-like bracts. Calyx deeply divided, almost to the base, slightly accrescent in fruit. Stamens 5, included. Fruit a capsule. Seeds numerous, minute. Worldwide: 35 species in tropical and warm regions of S America DRC: 1 taxon. Insects associated with this genus: |
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| Species | Botanical divisions | Content |
| × hybrida (Hook.) Vilm. | III,VI,XI | |
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