Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Species:
shaferi
ID:
1020563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 102. 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001019901



Common Names

  • Shaferi
  • Shaferi Plant
  • Shaferi Bush


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Description

Brunfelsia shaferi (also called Shafer's Brunfelsia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry forests. It has white flowers and its leaves are ovate and opposite.

Uses & Benefits

Brunfelsia shaferi is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has beautiful purple flowers that attract pollinators, and its foliage is attractive and fragrant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brunfelsia shaferi is a white star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Where to Find Brunfelsia shaferi

Brunfelsia shaferi 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

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import