U.S. patent number PP16,285 [Application Number 10/812,859] was granted by the patent office on 2006-02-21 for calibrachoa plant named `sunbel-labu`.
This patent grant is currently assigned to Suntory Flowers Limited. Invention is credited to Takeshi Kanaya, Yasuyuki Murakami.
United States Patent |
PP16,285 |
Kanaya , et al. |
February 21, 2006 |
Calibrachoa plant named `Sunbel-labu`
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa
plant having a 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 light purple
color with deep reddish purple midvein. The bottom color of the
corolla throat is vivid yellow and the outside of the coroll tube
is dark pink. The plant exhibits high resistance to heat, cold,
rain and disease.
Inventors: |
Kanaya; Takeshi (Omihachiman,
JP), Murakami; Yasuyuki (Gamo-gun, JP) |
Assignee: |
Suntory Flowers Limited (Tokyo,
JP)
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Family
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34991733 |
Appl.
No.: |
10/812,859 |
Filed: |
March 29, 2004 |
Prior Publication Data
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Document
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US 20050216989 P1 |
Sep 29, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
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PLT/413 |
Current CPC
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A01H
6/821 (20180501); A01H 5/02 (20130101) |
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 2707 |
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Jun 1991 |
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PBR 7390 |
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Sep 1999 |
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PBR 13924 |
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Oct 2001 |
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JP |
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Primary Examiner: Bell; Kent
Assistant Examiner: Haas; W. C.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Christie, Parker and Hale, LLP
Claims
It is claimed:
1. A new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa plant named
`Sunbel-labu`, substantially as herein illustrated and described.
Description
Botanical designation: Calibrachoa sp.
Variety denomination: `Sunbel-labu`.
BACKGROUND OF THE VARIETY
The present invention relates to a new variety of Calibrachoa
plant, which originated from the crossing of a Calibrachoa hybrid
variety, botanically known as Calibrachoa sp., with `9LB6` as the
female parent and `9LB1` as the male parent.
The female parent `9LB6` (unpatented) used in the crossing to
produce `Sunbel-labu` is a strain of our breeding lines having
light purple flowers (near R.H.S. N82B). The flower of `9LB6` is
smaller than that of `Sunbel-labu`.
The male parent `9LB1` (unpatented) used in the crossing to produce
`Sunbel-labu` is a strain of our breeding lines, having light
purple flowers (near R.H.S. N81C). The plant height of `9LB1` is
higher than that of `Sunbel-labu`.
In April 2000, crossing of `9LB6` as the female parent and `9LB1`
as the male parent was conducted at Yokaichi-shi, Shiga-ken, Japan.
In September 2000, fifty seedlings were obtained from the 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 Septemeber 2001. That seedling was
propagated by cutting and a trial was carried out by flower potting
and bedding from April to October 2002. The botanical
characteristics of that plant were then examined, using similar
varieties `Sunbelchipi` (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,355) 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 `Sunbel-labu`.
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.).
SUMMARY OF THE VARIETY
This new variety is unlike any commercially avaliable Calibrachoa
known to the inventors as evidenced by the following unique
combinations of characteristics. 1. Spreading growth habit with
abundant branching. 2. A 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 petal color is light purple
(near R.H.S. 76A) with deep reddish purple (near R.H.S.77A)
midvein. 4. The plant has a high resistance to rain, cold, heat and
diseases.
The new variety `Sunbel-labu` differs from the similar variety
`Sunbelchipi` in the following points. 1. The leaf of `Sunbel-labu`
is smaller than that of `Sunbelchipi`. 2. The petal color of
`Sunbel-labu` is light purple (near R.H.S. 76A) with deep reddish
purple (R.H.S.77A) midvein, while that of `Sunbelchipi` is vivid
purplish red (near R.H.S.N57A). 3. The bottom color of the corolla
throat of `Sunbel-labu` is vivid yellow (near R.H.S.14B) , while
that of `Sunbelchipi` is strong yellow (near R.H.S.9A). 4. The
outside color of the corolla tube of `Sunbel-labu` is dark pink
(near R.H.S. 182C), while that of `Sunbelchipi` is brilliant yellow
(near R.H.S. 5C). 5. The apex shape of petal of `Sunbel-labu` is
rounded, while that of `Sunbelchipi` is obtuse.
The new variety `Sunbel-labu` differs from the similar variety
`Sunbelkubu` in the following points. 1. The growth habit of
`Sunbel-labu` is spreading, while that of `Sunbelkubu` is
decumbent. 2. The leaf length of `Sunbel-labu` is shorter than that
of `Sunbelkubu`. 3. The petal color of `Sunbel-labu` is light
purple (near R.H.S. 76A) with deep reddish purple (near R.H.S.77A)
midvein, while that of `Sunbelkubu` is vivid purple (near
R.H.S.N81A). 4. The bottom color of the corolla throat of
`Sunbel-labu` is vivid yellow (near R.H.S.14B, while that of
`Sunbelkubu` is brilliant yellow (near R.H.S.5C). 5. The outside
color of the corolla tube `Sunbel-labu` is dark pink (near
R.H.S.182C), while that of `Sunbelkubu` is pale yellow green (near
R.H.S.1D). 6. The apex shape of the petal of `Sunbel-labu` is
rounded, while that of `Sunbelkubu` is obtuse.
This new variety of Calibrachoa plant `Sunbel-labu` was asexually
reproduced by the use of cuttings in Yokaichi-shi, Shiga-ken,
Japan, and homogeneity and stability were comfirmed. The instant
plant retains its distinctive characteristics and reproduces true
to type in successive generations.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS
The depicted plants had been reproduced by the use of cuttings and
were photographed during September 2002 while growing outdoors in
24 cm pots at an age of approximately 8 months at Yokaichi-shi,
Shiga-ken, Japan.
FIG. 1 is a photograph of a typical plant of the new variety of
Calibrachoa plant `Sunbel-labu` while growing in a pot.
FIG. 2 is a photograph of a close view of flowers and leaves of the
new variety of Calibrachoa plant `Sunbel-labu`.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VARIETY
The following botanical characteristics of the new and distinct
variety of Calibrachoa plant named `Sunbel-labu` were observed for
plants growing outdoors in 24 cm pots at an age of approximately 9
months in Yokaichi-shi, Shiga-ken. During the production period,
the average day temperature is approximately 22.degree. C., the
average night temperature is approximately 12.degree. C. Plant:
Growth habit.--Spreading. Plant height.--Approximately 14.3 cm.
Spreading area of plant.--Approximately 45 cm. Blooming
period.--April to late October in the southern Kanto area, Japan.
The plant shape does not change throughout this period. Stem:
Thickness.--Approximately 1.4 mm. Length.--Approximately 20 cm.
Pubescence.--Sparse. Branching.--Abundant branching, especially
lateral branching. Internode length.--Approximately 0.7 cm.
Color.--Young, near R.H.S. 144B, mature, near R.H.S. 200C. Leaf:
Whole shape.--Lanceolate. The shape of the apex is acute, and the
shape of the base is attenuate. Margin.--Entire.
Length.--Approximately 1.8 cm. Width.--Approximately 0.8 cm.
Color.--Upper side color is near R.H.S. 146A (moderate olive
green). Bottom side color is near R.H.S. 146B (moderate yellow
green). Thickness.--Approximately 0.4 mm. Pubescence.--Sparse.
Flower: Facing direction.--Slanted upward. Type.--Single.
Shape.--Funnel-shape, with five-fissured limb. Shape of petal
chip.--Rounded. Lobation.--Shallow. Waviness of petal.--Weak.
Diameter.--Approximately 2.5 cm. Throat diameter.--Approximately
9.0 mm. Corolla tube diameter.(distal end).--Approximately 3.5 mm.
Corolla tube length.--Approximately 13.0 mm. Color.--Petal (upper
and lower surface near R.H.S. 76A (light purple) with near R.H.S.
77A (deep reddish purple) midvein. Bottom color of the corolla
throat; near R.H.S. 14B (vivid yellow). Outside color of the
corolla tube; near R.H.S. 182C (dark pink). Reproductive organs.--1
normal pistil and 5 normal stamens. The stigma is club-shaped and
near R.H.S.N144D (light yellow green) in coloration. The style is
approximately 6 mm in length and near R.H.S. 145B (brillant yellow
green) in coloration. The ovary is near R.H.S. N144D (light yellow
green) in coloration. The stamens commonly are of variable length
from approximately 4.6 to 6.6 mm. Pollen is formed in a quantity
that is typical of a Calibrachoa plant and is near R.H.S. 15D
(light yellow) in coloration. Fertility.--Fertile, but
self-incompatible. Peduncle.--Approximately 0.6 mm in diameter and
approximately 0.7 cm in length. The texture is smooth.
Calyx.--Narrow with 5 sepals fused at the base. Seeds.--Scarce.
Near R.H.S.N 186A (strong red) in coloration, approximately 0.6 mm
in diameter, and generally round. 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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