Manaca
Brunfelsia uniflora
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Brunfelsia
- Species:
- Brunfelsia uniflora
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical forests, prefers organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures and consistent moisture for germination. Fresh seeds germinate more reliably.
Propagation data sourced from Claude AI