Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh New Philos. J. 1829: 86.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019834
Common Names
- Grandiflora
- Grandiflora Plant
- Grandiflora Bush
Description
Brunfelsia grandiflora (also called 'Grandiflora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has large, oval leaves and white or purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brunfelsia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunfelsia grandiflora is a five-petaled, star-shaped bloom that is typically white or yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunfelsia grandiflora is a small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 feet. It is native to the Caribbean and South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Brunfelsia grandiflora
Brunfelsia grandiflora 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