Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
1020469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plowman

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. n.s., 8: 9. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019807

Common Names

  • Lady of the Night
  • Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow
  • Kiss-Me-Quick

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Description

Brunfelsia burchellii (also called Burchell's Brunfelsia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Brunfelsia burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brunfelsia burchellii has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white, pink, or purple in color. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brunfelsia burchellii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of young shoots in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Brunfelsia burchellii

Brunfelsia burchellii can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Brunfelsia genus

Brunfelsia acunae, Brunfelsia amazonica, Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia boliviana, Brunfelsia bonodora, Brunfelsia brasiliensis, Brunfelsia burchellii, Brunfelsia cestroides, Brunfelsia chiricaspi, Brunfelsia chocoensis, Brunfelsia clandestina, Brunfelsia clarensis, Brunfelsia cuneifolia, Brunfelsia densifolia, Brunfelsia dwyeri, Brunfelsia grandiflora, Brunfelsia grisebachii, Brunfelsia guianensis, Brunfelsia hydrangeiformis, Brunfelsia imatacana, Brunfelsia jamaicensis, Brunfelsia lactea, Brunfelsia latifolia, Brunfelsia linearis, Brunfelsia macrocarpa, Brunfelsia macroloba, Brunfelsia maliformis, Brunfelsia martiana, Brunfelsia membranacea, Brunfelsia mire, Brunfelsia nitida, Brunfelsia obovata, Brunfelsia pauciflora, Brunfelsia picardae, Brunfelsia pilosa, Brunfelsia plicata, Brunfelsia plowmaniana, Brunfelsia pluriflora, Brunfelsia portoricensis, Brunfelsia purpurea, Brunfelsia rupestris, Brunfelsia shaferi, Brunfelsia sinuata, Brunfelsia splendida, Brunfelsia undulata, Brunfelsia uniflora, Brunfelsia cabiesesiana,

Species in the Solanaceae family

References

Timothy Plowman (1944-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowman' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import