U.S. patent number PP16,391 [Application Number 10/810,496] was granted by the patent office on 2006-03-28 for calibrachoa plant named `sunbelbusta`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Suntory Flowers Limited. Invention is credited to Takeshi Kanaya, Yasuyuki Murakami.
United States Patent |
PP16,391 |
Murakami , et al. |
March 28, 2006 |
Calibrachoa plant named `Sunbelbusta`
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa
plant having an outwardly spreading growth habit. The Calibrachoa
plant has abundant branching, and a great profusion of blooms, the
whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time.
The flowers are single and very small, the petals having a vivid
purple color with deep purple vein. The inside color of the corolla
throat is vivid yellow with brilliant yellow-green and the outside
of the corolla tube is strong purple with dark redish-purple. The
plant exhibits high resistance to heat, cold, rain and disease.
Inventors: |
Murakami; Yasuyuki (Gamo-gun,
JP), Kanaya; Takeshi (Omihachiman, JP) |
Assignee: |
Suntory Flowers Limited (Tokyo,
JP)
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Family
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34991732 |
Appl.
No.: |
10/810,496 |
Filed: |
March 25, 2004 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
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US 20050216988 P1 |
Sep 29, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
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PLT/413 |
Current CPC
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A01H
5/02 (20130101); A01H 6/821 (20180501) |
Current International
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A01H
5/00 (20060101) |
Field of
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;PLT/263,356 |
References Cited
[Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Foreign Patent Documents
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PBR 7229 |
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Jun 1999 |
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PBR 7231 |
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Jun 1999 |
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Other References
GTITM UPOVROM Citation for `Sunbelbusta` as per CA PBR 04-4071;
Feb. 27, 2004. cited by examiner .
GTITM UPOVROM Citation for `Sunbelbusta` as per AU PBR 200160; May
20, 2004. cited by examiner .
Explanation of Publications of Japanese PBR Registrations and
family documents thereof. cited by other .
Suntory Flowers Ltd., "Flower & Green, the newest catalog 2004"
Published 2003, With Explanation. cited by other .
Suntory Ltd., Japan, Flower & Green, the newest catalog 2002
Published 2002, With Explanation. cited by other .
Jackson & Perkins wholesale, Inc., USA, "The 2004 Suntory
Collection" Published 2003, With Explanation. cited by other .
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Ramm Botanicals Pty Ltd., AU., "The Colour Wave Collection 2003-4 .
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cited by other.
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Primary Examiner: Bell; Kent
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Christie, Parker and Hale, LLP
Claims
It is claimed:
1. A new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa plant named
`Sunbelbusta`, substantially as herein illustrated and described.
Description
Botanical/commercial classification: Calibrachoa sp./Calibrachoa
Plant.
Varietal denomination: cv. `Sunbelbusta`.
BACKGROUND OF THE VARIETY
The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of
Calibrachoa plant, botanically known as Calibrachoa sp., which
originated from crossing of a Calibrachoa hybrid variety called
`CHBS05` as the female parent and `CHBS07` as the male parent.
The female parent `CHBS05` (unpatented) used in the crossing of
`Sunbelbusta` is a strain of our breeding lines, having an erect
growth habit. It has small single flowers, the petals having a
vivid red-purple color.
The male parent `CHBS07` (unpatented) used in the crossing of
`Sunbelbusta` is a strain of our breeding lines, having a decumbent
growth habit. It has small single flowers, the petals having violet
color.
In July 1998, crossing of `CHBS05` as the female parent and
`CHBS07` as the male parent was conducted at Yokaichi-shi,
Shiga-ken, Japan. In October 1998, seedlings were obtained from
that crossing. These seedlings were grown in pots in glasshouses
and were evaluated. One seedling was selected in view of its growth
habit, flower size and color in October 1999. That seedling was
propagated by cutting and a trial was carried out by flower potting
and bedding from April to October 2000. The botanical
characteristics of that plant were then examined, using similar
varieties `Sunbelribu` (unpatented) and `Sunbelkubu` (U.S. Plant
Pat. No. 10,279) for comparison. As a result, it was concluded that
this Calibrachoa plant is distinguishable from any other variety
whose existence is known to us, and is uniform and stable in its
characteristics. The new variety of Calibrachoa plant was named
`Sunbelbusta`.
In the following description, the color-coding is in accordance
with the Horticultural Colour Chart of The Royal Horticultural
Society, London, England (R.H.S. Colour Chart).
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY
This new variety is unlike any Calibrachoa commercially available
as evidenced by the following unique combinations of
characteristics. 1. Outwardly spreading growth habit with abundant
branching. 2. Great profusion of blooms with the entire plant
remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. 3. The
flowers are single and very small. The apex shape of petal is
acute. The petal color is vivid purple (near R.H.S. N81A) with deep
purple (near R.H.S.83A) vein. 4. The plant has a high resistance to
rain, cold, heat and disease.
The new variety `Sunbelbusta` differs from the similar variety
`Sunbelribu` in the following points. 1. The spreading area of
`Sunbelbusta` is larger than that of `Sunbelribu`. 2. The internode
length of `Sunbelbusta` is shorter than that of `Sunbelribu`. 3.
The flower diameter of `Sunbelbusta` is larger than that of
`Sunbelribu`. 4. The petal color of `Sunbelbusta` is vivid purple
(near R.H.S.N81A) with deep purple (near R.H.S.83A) vein, while
that of `Sunbelribu` is vivid purple (near R.H.S.N87A). 5. Inside
color of the corolla throat of `Sunbelbusta` is vivid yellow (near
R.H.S. 7B) with brilliant yellowish green (near R.H.S. N199A) vein.
That of `Sunbelribu` is vivid greenish-yellow (near R.H.S.151C). 6.
Outside color of the corolla tube of `Sunbelbusta` is strong purple
(R.H.S.83D) with dark reddish-purple (near R.H.S.79A). That of
`Sunbelribu` is light yellow-green (near R.H.S.1C).
The new variety `Sunbelbusta` differs from the similar variety
`Sunbelkubu` in the following points. 1. The growth habit of
`Sunbelbusta` is outwardly spreading, while that of `Sunbelkubu` is
decumbent. 2. The plant height of `Sunbelbusta` is higher than that
of `Sunbelkubu`. 3. The leaf length of `Sunbelbusta` is longer than
that of `Sunbelkubu`. 4. The petal color of `Sunbelbusta` is vivid
purple (near R.H.S.N81A) with deep purple (near R.H.S.83A), while
that of `Sunbelkubu` is vivid purple (R.H.S.N81A). 5. Inside color
of the corolla throat of `Sunbelbusta` is vivid yellow (near R.H.S.
7B) with brilliant yellowish green (near R.H.S. N199A) venation,
while that of `Sunbelkubu` is brillant greenish yellow (near
R.H.S.5C). 6. Outside color of the corolla tube of `Sunbelbusta` is
strong purple (R.H.S.83D) with dark reddish purple (R.H.S.79A),
while that of `Sunbelkubu` is pale yellow green (R.H.S.1D). 7. The
apex shape of the petal of `Sunbelbusta` is acute, while that of
`Sunbelkubu` is obtuse.
This new variety of Calibrachoa plant `Sunbelbusta` was asexually
reproduced by the use of cuttings of Yokaichi-shi, Shiga-ken,
Japan, and homogeneity and stability thereof were confirmed. The
instant plant retains its distinctive characteristics and
reproduces true to type in successive generations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The depicted plants have been reproduced by the use of cuttings and
were photographed during April 2003 while growing outdoors in 20 cm
wall pots at an age of approximately 4 months at Yokaichi-shi,
Shiga-ken, Japan.
FIG. 1 is a photograph of a typical plant of the new variety of
Calibrachoa plant `Sunbelbusta` while growing in a pot.
FIG. 2 is a close view of flowers and leaves of the new variety of
Calibrachoa plant `Sunbelbusta`.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY
The botanical characteristics of the new and distinct variety of
Calibrachoa plant named `Sunbelbusta` are as follows when observed
during September at Yokaichi-shi, Shiga-ken, Japan, at an age of
approximately 9 months. Plant: Growth habit.--Outwardly spreading.
Plant height.--Approximately 23.8 cm. Spreading area of
plant.--Approximately 49.0 cm. Blooming period.--April to late
October in the southern Kanto area, Japan. The plant shape does not
change throughout this period. Stem: Length.--Approximately 30.0
cm. Thickness.--Approximately 1.8 mm. Pubescence.--Normal.
Branching.--Abundant branching, especially secondary branches.
Internode length.--Approximately 0.9 cm. Color.--Near R.H.S. 165A
(grayish yellow brown). Leaf: Whole shape.--Lanceolate. The apex
shape is acute, and the base shape is attenuate.
Length.--Approximately 4.4 cm. Width.--Approximately 1.0 cm.
Color.--Upper side is near R.H.S. 137C (moderate yellow green).
Lower side color is near R.H.S. 146C (moderate yellow green).
Thickness.--Approximately 0.5 mm. Pubescence.--Normal. Buds:
Shape.--Cylindrical. Length.--Approximately 2.0 cm.
Diameter.--Approximately 4.0 mm. Color.--Towards apex, near R.H.S.
N81B; Base -- near R.H.S. 151D; Venation -- near R.H.S. 79A.
Flower: Facing direction.--Horizontal. Type.--Single.
Shape.--Funnel-shaped, with five-fissures. Lobation.--Medium.
Waviness of petal.--Weak. Diameter.--Approximately 3.5 cm.
Depth.--Approximately 2.7 cm. Tube length.--Approximately 1.8 cm.
Throat diameter.--Distal end -- Approximately 0.8 cm. Tube
diameter.--Proximal end -- Approximately 2.0 mm. Petals.--Width --
Approximately 1.3 cm. Length from throat -- Approximately 1.4 cm.
Shape -- Broadly obtrullate. Shape of petal tip -- Acute. Margin --
Entire. Texture -- Smooth. Color -- Lower surface, near R.H.S. N81B
with near R.H.S. 79A venation. Color.--Petal; near R.H.S. N81A
(vivid purple) with near R.H.S. 83A (deep purple) vein. Bottom
color of the corolla throat; near R.H.S. 7B (vivid yellow) with
near R.H.S. N199A (brilliant yellowish green) vein. Outside color
of the corolla tube; near R.H.S. 83D (strong purple) with near
R.H.S. 79A (dark redish purple) vein. Upper color of the corolla
throat -- near R.H.S. 83A. Reproductive organs.--1 normal pistal
and 5 normal stamens. The stigma is club-shaped and near R.H.S.144C
(strong yellow green) in coloration. The style is approximately 6
mm in length and near R.H.S. 144D (light yellow green) in
coloration. The ovary is near R.H.S. 165A (grayish reddish purple)
in coloration. The stamens commonly are of variable length from
approximately 5.7 to 9.1 mm. Pollen is formed in a quantity that is
typical of Calibrachoa sp. and is near R.H.S.9B (vivid yellow) in
coloration. Fertility.--Fertile, but self-incompatible.
Peduncle.--Approximately 0.7 mm in diameter and approximately 1.8
cm in length. The texture is smooth. Color is near R.H.S. 144B.
Seeds.--Near R.H.S. N186A (strong red) in coloration, approximately
0.6 mm in diameter, and generally round. The quantity is typical of
Calibrachoa sp. Sepals: Shape.--Narrow elliptic. Apex
shape.--Obtuse. Base.--Fused. Margin.--Entire.
Length.--Approximately 1.4 cm. Width.--Approximately 3.0 mm.
Color.--Upper and lower surfaces near R.H.S. 137C. Calyx.--Narrow.
5 sepals fused at the base. Physiological and ecological
characteristics: High resistance to cold, heat, rain and disease
such as Powdery mildew. The resistance to heat and rain is very
strong. Blooming: This new variety of Calibrachoa plant is most
suitable for flower bedding and potting, particularly in hanging
pots or planters. Pinching of old blossoms will enhance the
formation of new blossoms.
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