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| Scientific name | Calibrachoa |
|---|---|
| Genus | Calibrachoa |
| Origin | South America |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Region | Global |
Calibrachoa is a genus of plants in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. They are evergreen short-lived perennials and subshrubs with a sprawling habit, with small petunia-type flowers. They are found across much the same region of South America as petunias, from southern Brazil across to Peru and Chile, inhabiting scrub and open grassland.