Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
chiricaspi
ID:
1020482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plowman

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23(6): 255. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019820

Common Names

  • Chiricaspi
  • Chiricaspi Bush
  • Chiricaspi Plant

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Description

Brunfelsia chiricaspi (also called 'Chiricaspi', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has large, oval leaves and white or purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brunfelsia chiricaspi 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 chiricaspi 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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Where to Find Brunfelsia chiricaspi

Brunfelsia chiricaspi 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