Lima is known as Francisca (comes from its synonym Franciscea SP.), in the Peruvian jungle as Chiricsanango, in Uruguay as Jasmine from the Paraguay, in Europe as jasmine in America and in the United States and England as Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Some also call it angry Solana since it belongs to the family of the Solanaceae. This shrub Evergreen native to tropical America, is one of the Favorites of our city but the bad thing is that it requires a moderate consumption of water and does not tolerate drought.
The most attractive of the Francisca is having flowers that change color: violet born, become lavender and finally end up white. This transition allows you to see different shades of purple on the ground, especially between April and November. In addition, it attracts butterflies, which are so scarce in Lima.
As if there wasn't enough this spectacle, the Francisca seduces us with fragrance that emit their flowers that appear to have five petals but really are unipetalos. In aromatherapy, this perfume is used to think clearly and make safe decisions as well as to disseminate ideas. When it comes to plant it in the garden, should not be they located very close to the rooms as the fragrance can be extreme.
This shrub can reach four meters in height and has a round shape that can reach three metres. It is fast-growing and requires well-drained soil enriched with organic material. If it is that oval leaves begin to flame it, they should be placed fertilizers and nutrients. As for pruning, it can be made at the bottom, showing the basal branching and give a look of small tree. It is advisable to prune the shrub after winter flowering.
We recommend planting this shrub in the back of a mixed border or on the basis of a set of high palms. It grows and florea best in spaces with partial Sun. Direct midday sun, should not fall because it can burn the leaves. As irrigation, it is regular, but should not be encharcar as it may damage the roots. Like almost all plants with flowers, is also sensitive to pests. If it seizes him whiteflies, mealy or aphids, you must spray immediately.
The Francisca is used as a natural medicine in different parts of the Amazon. It is even one of the plants that are used for preparing the Ayahuasca brew. However, should know how to use it because it can be toxic, producing delusions and drunkenness. For this reason, should take care of pets or children when the plant is present in the House.
B. pauciflora is a spreading, bushy evergreen shrub to 3m in height, with glossy ovate leaves and terminal clusters of flowers 4-5cm across, opening purple and fading to near white.
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