Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Hedysarum
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Capparis
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.