Brunfelsia nitida
Cuban Raintree
Also known as: Brunfelsia longituba Lem. +2 more
- Brunfelsia longituba Lem.
- Brunfelsia parviflora A.Rich.
- Brunfelsia parvifolia A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Found natively in South America, Brunfelsia nitida (commonly known as Cuban raintree) is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico