Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban) 9: 252. 1924
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019891
Common Names
- Pluriflora
- Pluriflora Plant
- Pluriflora Bush
Description
Brunfelsia pluriflora (also called Many-Flowered 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 pluriflora 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 pluriflora 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.
Where to Find Brunfelsia pluriflora
Brunfelsia pluriflora 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