Brunfelsia paucifora

[M Farooq]

Botanical Name	Brunfelsia pauciflora, Brunfelsia americana
Family	Solanaceae
Genus
Specie
Local Name in Urdu	Does not exist
Common Name	Yesterday-today,tomorrow
Life Cycle	Evergreen
Cultivar Name	NA
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)	Bush
Height	1-2 feet
Spacing	No special requirment
Flowering Months	Summer
Flower Color	ABC
Growing Areas	Warm regions
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	Semi shade, full sun may bleach the leaves light yellow
Soil pH	Acidic soil
Propagation	Air layering, stem cutting
Uses	Ornamental
Other Details	Brunfelsia is aptly named as yesterday today tomorrow because 3 coloured flowers are simultaneously present on a single plant. The new flower is deep purple, the next day it turns light purple, and on the third day it is white. This plant can be adapted anywhere where the weather is like Karachi. The flowers are sweetly scented. A solitary plant in good condition will cover itself with hundreds of flowers. The seeds, if formed, are toxic. Interestingly enough, the plant belongs to the potato family. Almost pest free except occasional aphids.

[Munir]

Is it also known as Francisia? Or do they look alike ?

[Hamad Ahmed Kisana]

yes sir lacally it is called francissia.