Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Yambohne
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hedysarum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capparis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Jicama. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Jicama season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Jicama Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.