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angel's-trumpet
Scientific Name: Brugmansia ×candida
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia spp.)
Angel's Trumpet, also known as Angel's-trumpet or Angel's-trumpets, commonly refers to plants from the genus Brugmansia. It is admired for its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that hang pendulously.
Considerations for Pets
- All parts of the Angel's Trumpet plant contain substances that could be harmful.
Considerations for Children
- All parts of the Angel's Trumpet plant contain substances that could be harmful.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brugmansia spp.
- Common Names: Angel's Trumpet, Angel's-trumpet, Angel's-trumpets
- Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
- Synonyms/Related Genera: Some sources note that Brugmansia was once classified as a type of Datura.
- Datura suaveolens is now called Brugmansia suaveolens, also known as snowy angel's trumpet.
Distribution and Habitat
- Angel's Trumpet is native to South America.
- It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, preferring warm days (80-85 degrees F) and cool nights.
- It can be grown in cold-winter regions, suggesting adaptability to varied climates.
Morphological Characteristics
- Angel's Trumpets are woody-stemmed bushes.
- They are characterized by large, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that hang like bells.
- The flowers are known for their fragrance, especially in the evening.
- Blooms are typically 6" to 10" long.
Quirky Facts
- In the Amazon, Angel's Trumpet is traditionally valued for its supposed power to induce visionary dreams and reveal causes of disease and misfortune.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The flowers are very fragrant.
Additional Information
- WebMD provides patient medical information about Angel's Trumpet.
- Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.