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Petunia Exserta
''Petunia exserta'' is a rare member of the genus ''Petunia'', endemic to the Serras de Sudeste in southern Brazil. First described in 1987, only fourteen plants were found in the wild during an expedition in 2007. In the wild, the plant is found growing only in shaded cracks on sandstone towers. It is the only ''Petunia'' species that is naturally pollinated by hummingbirds, and the only red flowered ''Petunia'' species. Description ''Petunia exserta'' has a bright red corolla with distinctive exserted stamens and Stigma (botany), stigma, the latter which are typically associated with hummingbird pollination. It shares the erect habit, and similar corolla, pollen, and stalk attributes of ''Petunia axillaris'' and ''Petunia secreta''. The flowers have no fragrance, which is not necessary for attracting hummingbirds, who have little sense of smell. The red color is due to several anthocyanin pigments, which are different from the cause of red color in modern hybrid petunias. Threa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
João Renato Stehmann
João is the Portuguese language, Portuguese equivalent of the given name John (given name), John. The diminutive is Joãozinho (other), Joãozinho and the Feminine (grammar), feminine is Joana. It is widespread in Portuguese-speaking countries. Notable people with the name are enumerated in the sections below. Kings * João I of Kongo, ruled 1470–1509 * João II of Lemba or João Manuel II of Kongo, ruled 1680–1716 * Dharmapala of Kotte, last King of the Kingdom of Kotte, reigned 1551–1597 Princes * João Manuel, Hereditary Prince of Portugal (1537–1554), son of John III of Portugal, John III * Infante João, Duke of Beja (1842–1861) Arts and literature * João Bosco, Brazilian musician * João Cabral de Melo Neto, Brazilian poet and diplomat * Joao Constancia, Filipino singer, actor and dancer * João Donato, Brazilian musician * João de Deus de Nogueira Ramos, Portuguese poet * João Gilberto, Brazilian musician * João Guimarães Rosa, Brazilian novelis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |