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bush-violet

Scientific Name: Browallia eludens

Family: Solanaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Browallia: Bush Violet, Sapphire Flower, and More

Browallia, often called Bush Violet or Sapphire Flower, is a charming plant popular for its vibrant blooms and relatively easy care. This guide provides information on its taxonomy, distribution, cultivation, and other interesting facts.

Common Names

  • Bush Violet
  • Sapphire Flower
  • Amethyst Flower
  • Jamaican Forget-Me-Not
  • Lovely Browallia

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Browallia speciosa (most commonly)
  • Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade)
  • Synonym: Browallia gigantea

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the woodlands of northern South America and the West Indies.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Tender perennial usually grown as an annual.
  • Can reach about 30 centimeters (approximately one foot) in height.
  • Produces masses of pretty tubular flowers.
  • May scramble up into surrounding vegetation if conditions are favorable.

Cultivation

  • Does well in shady areas.