Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Water in the early morning hours
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Asthma, Depression
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Cleanser
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
OXALIS acetosella
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Wood Sorrel
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Sauerklee
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
bois Sorrel
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
alazán de madera
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
ξύλο Sorrel
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Sorrel de madeira
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Drewno szczaw
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
Rumex ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Oxalis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Wood Sorrel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.