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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Brunfelsia calycina Benth. var. eximia ( Scheidw. ex Moore & Ayers ) L.H.Bailey & Raffill.

Frost tender evergreen shrub with erectly spreading branches and oblong leaves.  The flowers open purple and age to almost white, from spring to summer.  To 3m.  [RHSE, Hortus].

Horticultural & Botanical History

‘It would be difficult, if not impossible, to say how it differed from F. calycina, some by the larger, narrower, and more opaque leaves, which indeed are not very constant in their shape in either species.’  It was discovered in Brazil by M. Libon and introduced to Brussels by M. de Jonge.  [BM t.4790/1854].  See also Brunfelsia calycina Benth. var. confertiflora.

Brunfelsia eximia was introduced to Britain in 1847.  [JD].  FS f.1037/1855.

History at Camden Park

Listed only in the 1857 catalogue [T.454/1857].

Notes

Published Feb 27, 2010 - 03:08 PM | Last updated Feb 27, 2010 - 03:16 PM

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Shown are oblong-lanceolate leaves and terminal cyme of salverform purple flowers. Curtis' Botanical Magazine t.4790, 1854.

Brunfelsia calycina Benth. var. eximia ( Scheidw. ex Moore & Ayers ) L.H.Bailey & Raffill. | BM t.4790/1854 as Franciscea eximia | BHL

Family Solanaceae
Category
Region of origin

Brazil
Synonyms
  • Franciscea eximia Scheidw. ex Moore & Ayres
  • Brunfelsia pauciflora (Cham. & Schldl.) Benth. var. eximia
Common Name

Yesterday, today and tomorrow
Name in the Camden Park Record

Franciscea eximia 
Confidence level high