Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
clandestina
ID:
1020484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Plowman

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. n.s., 8: 11. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019822



Common Names

  • Clandestine
  • Clandestine Plant
  • Clandestine Bush


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Description

Brunfelsia clandestina (also called 'Clandestina', 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 clandestina 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

Brunfelsia clandestina 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 clandestina

Brunfelsia clandestina 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