Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Biennials
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Yellow Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In German
QUICKSTICK
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In French
QUICKSTICK
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Portuguese
QuickStick
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Latin
Quickstick
  
Hedysarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Gliricidia
  
Capparis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Quickstick and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.