Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ILEX glabra
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Inkberry
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Inkberry
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Inkberry
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Inkberry
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Inkberry
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Inkberry
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
inkberry
In Latin
Hedysarum
Inkberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Brassicales
Aquifoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Inkberry 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 Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Inkberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Inkberry flower color: White
- Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.