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Serpentine Hill raintree
Scientific Name: Brunfelsia densifolia
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Brunfelsia densifolia - Serpentine Hill Raintree
Brunfelsia densifolia, commonly known as Serpentine Hill Raintree, is a beautiful shrub endemic to Puerto Rico.
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Brunfelsia densifolia Krug & Urb.
- Common Name: Serpentine Hill Raintree
- Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned in the text, but note that the name "Serpentine Hill Raintree" is sometimes used for *Brunfelsia portoricensis* and the common name "Raintree" is used for other species in the *Brunfelsia* genus.
- Nomenclatural Reference: Notizbl. Knigl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 324. 1897.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Puerto Rico.
- Specifically found on outcrops of serpentine soil in dry woodland in the mountains of eastern Puerto Rico.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a hardy shrub.
- Size: Can grow to be a large shrub, reaching 5-10 feet in height.
- Leaves: Simple, lanceolate leaves.
- Requires full sun to semi-shade.
- Water needs: Regular to moderate watering.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Brunfelsia densifolia.
- Information can be found on Garden Guides.
- USDA PLANTS database.