Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
cestroides
ID:
1020481

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba 11: 151. 1850

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019819



Common Names

  • Brazilian Rain Tree
  • Brazilian Sky Flower
  • Brazilian Nightshade


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Description

Brunfelsia cestroides (also called Cestroid 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 cestroides 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 cestroides 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 cestroides

Brunfelsia cestroides 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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import