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Brunfelsia
species and cultivars
Family: Solanaceae
The form of this shrub easily spotted in Brisbane gardens has distinctive purple flowers which fade over successive days, hence the common name "Yesterday Today and Tomorrow". The effect is of a bush which has several colours of flowers on the plant at the same time.
Fragrance is another bonus of this plant, which produces its main show of flowers in spring. a few flowers may ale be produced at other times. A disadvantage is a tendancy to sucker from the roots, so keep an eye on mixed shrubberies or brunfelsia hedges bordering flower beds and remove unwanted shoots promptly.
There's a confusing plethora of species and cultivar names seen in various literature referring to Brunfelsias with purple flowers. The most common type in Brisbane is probably B. latifolia (=B. bonodora? =B. australis?). Another type with fewer but larger flowers may also be encountered as B. pauciflora (=B. calycina var. eximia?) Hopefully, this confusing picture can be made a little clearer on this webpage in the future.
This genus was previously known as Franciscea
B. americana is a less common species with flowers which also change colour, but in the cream - yellow range. It's common name "Lady of the Night" comes from the fact that it's most fragrant at night.
Brunfelsia lactea and Brunsfelsia undulata may also be found in the marketplace occasionally.
In general, Brunfelsia are easy to grow and an ideal compliment to a cottage garden or traditional style flower garden in the tropics. More information about Brunfelsia coming to this page in the future.
Possible misspelling: Brunsfelsia
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Where to buy Brunfelsia plants
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You can expect most garden centres in the (sub)tropical parts of Qld to carry at least the common "yesterday today tommorrow" and the dwarf form. You may have to hunt around for more unusual types..
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News
New Brunfelsia species a history maker
The requirement by the scientific community that new plant species be formally described in Latin has recently been dropped, with English descriptions now acceptable. This has paved the way for inclusion of DNA analysis to help distinguish the new species from close relatives. Brunfelsia plowmaniana, is the "first English-language diagnosis of a new species that relies exclusively on DNA data". DNA barcodes are likely to become more common in describing and identifying plants. Source: Plant DNA speaks English, identifies new species (March 2012)
More Links
The following are for general information, research and ideas - some species or cultivars referred to in links are probably not available commercially in Australia
Brunfelsia plicata (scroll down the page for picture and notes) Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Florida
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Brunfelsia (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) (September 2012, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane)
Brunfelsia (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) (September 2012, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane)
Brunfelsia (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) (September 2012, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane)
Brunfelsia (Yesterday Today Tomorrow) (September 2012, Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane)
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