Petunia hybrida is a popular flowering plant that belongs to the Solanaceae family and is native to South America. It is also known as garden petunia, common petunia, or floribunda petunia. There are various synonyms for the Petunia hybrida plant, including Petunia grandiflora, Petunia axillaris, and Petunia integrifolia. These synonyms are used to refer to the same plant species, which has large, colorful flowers that bloom throughout the summer season. Petunia hybrida is widely used for decorative purposes, such as in gardens, landscapes, and indoor settings. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for respiratory ailments and as a sedative.