Brunfelsia uniflora
Manaca
Also known as: Brunfelsia hopeana (Hook.) Benth. +10 more
- Brunfelsia hopeana (Hook.) Benth.
- Brunfelsia hopeana var. pubescens Benth.
- Brunfelsia mutabilis (H.Jacq.) Vilm.
- Brunfelsia uniflora f. typica Hassl.
- Brunfelsia uniflora var. pubescens (Benth.) Baker
- Brunfelsia uniflora var. uniflora
- Franciscea hopeana Hook.
- Franciscea mutabilis H.Jacq.
- Franciscea mutabilis Regel
- Franciscea uniflora Pohl
- Martia opifera Lacerda ex J.A.Schmidt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Solanaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Brunfelsia uniflora (commonly known as Manaca) is a shrub within the Solanaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Guyana, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
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)
Assam, India, Kenya, Mauritius, Réunion, Tanzania, Uganda