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Brunfelsia Chiricaspi
''Brunfelsia'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to subfamily Petunioideae of the nightshade family Solanaceae. The 50 or so species have been grouped into the three sections: ''Brunfelsia'' (circa 22 species), ''Franciscea'' (circa 18 species) and ''Guianenses'' (circa 6 species), which differ significantly in both distribution and characteristics, although molecular data have revealed that only two sections are natural (monophyletic), namely the Caribbean section ''Brunfelsia'' and a common section for all South American species.Filipowicz, N. and S. S. Renner. 2012''Brunfelsia'' (Solanaceae): A genus evenly divided between South America and radiations on Cuba and other Antillean Islands.''Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution'' 64 1-11. Carl Linnaeus, Linnaeus named the genus for the early German herbalist Otto Brunfels (1488–1534). Common names for the genus include raintree, yesterday-today-tomorrow and lady of the night. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brunfelsia Pauciflora
''Brunfelsia pauciflora'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, the nightshades. It is endemism, endemic to Brazil, and it is grown in cultivation. A shrubby perennial plant grown in gardens, its common names include today, tomorrow together, morning-noon-and-night, kiss me quick, and Brazil raintree.''Brunfelsia pauciflora''. Floridata. Cultivars bred for ornamental plant, ornamental use include the common 'Eximia', the smaller, more floriferous 'Floribunda', and 'Macrantha', which has larger flowers without white throats. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Nomenclature The genus name ''Brunfelsia'' commemorates sixteenth century German monk, Otto Brunfels. The Binomial nomenclature, specific epithet ''pauci ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
