Definitions for brunfelsia
brun·fel·si·a

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1. Brunfelsia, genus Brunfelsianoun

   genus of tropical American shrubs grown for their flowers followed by fleshy berrylike fruits

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1. Brunfelsia

   Brunfelsia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to subfamily Petunioideae of the nightshade family Solanaceae. The 50 or so species have been grouped into the three sections: Brunfelsia (circa 22 species), Franciscea (circa 18 species) and Guianenses (circa 6 species), which differ significantly in both distribution and characteristics, although molecular data have revealed that only two sections are natural (monophyletic), namely the Caribbean section Brunfelsia and a common section for all South American species. Linnaeus named the genus for the early German herbalist Otto Brunfels (1488–1534). Common names for the genus include raintree, yesterday-today-tomorrow and lady of the night.Brunfelsia spp. are neotropical shrubs, small trees and (rarely) lianas. The leaves are alternately arranged, simple, and usually oval in shape. The large flowers have salverform corollas with five broad lobes and narrow tubes. Typical habitat for wild species is light woodland and thickets.

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1. brunfelsia

   Brunfelsia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, commonly known as "yesterday, today and tomorrow" plants. The name reflects the flowers’ unique ability to change color over time, typically beginning as purple (yesterday), transitioning to lavender (today), and finally turning white (tomorrow). The plant is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, from Florida in the United States to Argentina.

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1. Brunfelsia

   Brunfelsia is a genus of about 50 species of neotropical shrubs and small trees. The leaves are alternate and simple, with shapes generally elliptic to ovate. The flowers are large and tubular, with five broad petals. Typical habitat is light woodland and thickets. Species in cultivation include Brunfelsia americana and Brunfelsia pauciflora. Linnaeus named the genus for early German herbalist Otto Brunfels. The cultivated plant is commonly called "yesterday, today, and tomorrow" due to its color changes. Many members of this genus contain toxic and medicinal alkaloids. Brunfelsia grandiflora is used by curanderos in South America as an additive to ayahuasca and contains the psychoactive chemical scopoletin. Scopoletin has no N atoms and is not an alkaloid. Brunfelsia hopeana contains the alkaloid hopeanine. Brunfelsia australis is actively promoted by nurserymen for its dramatic tri-colored blooms and drought resistance. Brunfelsia has always been placed in the family Solanaceae, where it is a member of the tribe Petunieae, the same group that also includes Petunia. This placement is also supported by molecular data. Toxicities in dogs have been reported, with strychnine-like gastrointestinal, neurological and cardiac symptoms reported.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of brunfelsia in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of brunfelsia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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