Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
1020554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 322. 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019892

Common Names

  • Portoricensis
  • Portoricensis Plant
  • Portoricensis Bush

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Description

Brunfelsia portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican nightshade, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Puerto Rico and is found in dry forests. It has white flowers and its leaves are ovate and opposite.

Uses & Benefits

Brunfelsia portoricensis 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 portoricensis 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.

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Where to Find Brunfelsia portoricensis

Brunfelsia portoricensis can be found in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import