Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Not Available
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Twinleaf
In Latin
Hedysarum
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Capparis
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.