Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Greater Antilles, Cuba |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Evergreen shrub, able to grow up to 1 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Ovate to ovate-elliptic leaves, measuring 4 - 10 cm long and 2 - 3.5 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Tubular white fragrant flowers, turns from white to cream upon aging. |
| Fruit | Fruit is a capsule, turning to orange when ripen, smooth and glabrous, measuring about 7 mm wide. |
| Etymology | Genus name Brunfelsia is derived from 16th century German monk, Otto Brunfels, who was referred to as the ‘Father of Botany’ because of his significant research contribution to botany. Species nitida means with a polished surface. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Trunk |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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| Individual Flower Shape | Tubular |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31455 |
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| Species ID | 5852 |
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