Petunia axillaris parodii
Petunia axillaris subsp. parodii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Petunia axillaris parodii, scientifically known as Petunia axillaris subsp. parodii, is a unique botanical subspecies valued for its distinct physiological properties. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds significant potential in ethnobotany, offering intriguing possibilities for medicinal research and the development of natural therapeutic compounds in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Petunia Axillaris Parodii
- Scientific synonyms
- Petunia Parodii
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Petunia axillaris parodii
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Petunia axillaris subsp. parodiiSynonyms
- Petunia parodii
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Petunia axillaris parodii
French:
- Petunia axillaris parodii
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it follows the order Solanales and is a member of the family Solanaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Petunia as the subspecies Petunia axillaris subsp. paroadii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Petunia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is specifically noted within Bolivia. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, it can be found in southern Brazil. The species also occupies significant portions of Southern South America, including northeastern Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Consequently, its habitat spans a diverse range of territories across the southern half of the continent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Paraguay |
| Southern South America | Uruguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Petunia axillaris subsp. parodii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Gibberellins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gibberellins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- PloS one
Gibberellins
- PloS one