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Petunia hybrida
| Family Name: | Solanaceae |
| Synonyms: | Petunia violacea var. hybrida |
| Common Name: | Petunia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial, Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South America |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a bushy herbaceous perennial plant which always grown as annual bedding plant. |
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| Foliage | Leaves various in size and shape depending on cultivars. Usually oval in shape. |
| Flowers | Flowers are funnel-shaped and come in almost all colors and variegated forms. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Purple, White, Blue, Cream / Off-White, Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden, Patterned |
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Others
| Master ID | 1035 |
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| Species ID | 2328 |
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