Botanical name: Brunfelsia pilosa
Common name: Manaca root
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Amazon
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
This Brunfelsia grows to almost 10 feet tall and are heavily branched. They have long leaves and form flat, five-leaved violet flowers. One of the easiest and most vigorous Brunfelsia species. New growth is characterized by fine hairs and a purple tint. Flowers are a rich purple. Very showy and cold hardy. Sometimes used as an admixture in Ayahuasca brews. The root also has a reputation as an aphrodesiac.
Similar plants: Brunfelsia pilosa (Manaca root)
- Brunfelsia americana (Lady of the night)
- Brunfelsia australis (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow)
- Brunfelsia densifolia (Serpentine Hill rain tree)
- Brunfelsia gigantea (Lady of the Night)
- Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday -Today -Tomorrow)
- Brunfelsia isola (Hybrid Brunfelsia)
- Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night)
- Brunfelsia lactea (Lady of the night)
- Brunfelsia magnifica 'Floribunda' (Morning)
- Brunfelsia manaca (Manaca)
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