Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Filipowicz & M.Nee
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 10: 83. 2012.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019890
Common Names
- Plowmaniana
- Plowmaniana Plant
- Plowmaniana Bush
Description
Brunfelsia plowmaniana (also called Plowman's Brunfelsia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in moist and shady areas, such as in forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Brunfelsia plowmaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brunfelsia plowmaniana is a star-shaped white flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brunfelsia plowmaniana 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 plowmaniana
Brunfelsia plowmaniana is native to Brazil.
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