Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca)

Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) white and yellow flowers close up among deep green pointed leaves.
Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) flowers transitioning from white to yellow surrounded by thick green foliage.

Botanical name: Brunfelsia uniflora

Common name: Manaca

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Amazon rainforest

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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It can be found in the Amazon regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Manaca is a medium-sized, shrubby tree that grows to 8 m high and is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest. Often it is cultivated as an ornamental; it produces pretty, yellowish-white, highly-fragrant flowers, from which a perfume is extracted. Indigenous tribes in the northwest Amazon consider manacá to be a diaphoretic and diuretic. They use it for fever, rheumatism, snakebite, syphilis, and yellow fever.

See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.

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Brunfelsia uniflora white flower in a close up view on green leaves background
Brunfelsia uniflora white flower with five wavy petals and light center detail
Brunfelsia uniflora white flower close up on deep green foliage for natural landscape
Brunfelsia uniflora white flower surrounded by deep green foliage leaves for decorative interest
Brunfelsia uniflora white flower surrounded by dense dark green leaves close up
Brunfelsia uniflora flower emerging from thick dark green foliage after light rain
Brunfelsia uniflora white flower close up on a leafy green plant branch.
Brunfelsia uniflora white flower with wavy petals nestled among thick green leaves.
Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) with white flower and green leaves in a close up image.
Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) with long green stems and one white five-petaled flower over dark foliage.
Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) white flower close up with five soft rounded petals in center.
Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) flower with five white rounded petals and a yellow center area.


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Brunfelsia uniflora (Manaca) white and yellow flowers close up among deep green pointed leaves.

1040 Brunfelsia uniflora, Manaca, Perfume Lady

Beautiful white flowers, look like porcelain, very fragrant at night. Narrow dark green leaves, prefers filtered light.
See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.
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