Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern tropical Americas |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Fast-growing, evergreen shrub, able to grow up to 2 - 4 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Flowers | Fragrant tubular flowers which will fade from white to orange-yellow after a few days of blooming, |
| Fruit | Fruit is fleshy and will turn from green to orange when ripen. |
| Etymology | Brunfelsia is named after a 16th century German monk, Otto Brunfels, who was referred to as the "Father of Botany" because of his significant contribution to botany. Species americana means from the Americas. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Moth Food Plant |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 436 |
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| Species ID | 1732 |
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