Cestrum elegans
Crimson Cestrum, Purple Cestrum
Also known as: Cestrum elegans var. longiflorum Francey +17 more
- Cestrum elegans var. longiflorum Francey
- Cestrum elegans var. smithii L.H.Bailey
- Cestrum elegans var. totutla Dunal
- Cestrum elegans var. truncata Fernald
- Cestrum nutans Francey
- Cestrum purpureum (Lindl.) Standl.
- Cestrum rubrum hort. ex Francey
- Cestrum smithii (Anon.) Biswas
- Cestrum smithii (Bailey) Fraser & Hemsl.
- Cestrum smithii (L.H.Bailey) Coutts
- Habrothamnus elegans Brongn.
- Habrothamnus elegans Brongn. ex Neumann
- Habrothamnus elegans M.Martens & Galeotti
- Habrothamnus elegans var. argenteus B.S.Williams
- Habrothamnus helleri Francey
- Habrothamnus huegelii Regel
- Habrothamnus purpureus Lindl.
- Meyenia purpurea (Lindl.) Heynh.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Originating in North America, Cestrum elegans (commonly known as Crimson Cestrum or Purple Cestrum) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Solanaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Burundi, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jawa, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Queensland, Rwanda, Réunion, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Victoria, Vietnam, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe