Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
AMMI majus
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
बिशप निराना
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
biznaga
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Hedysarum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Capparis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.