Brunfelsia jamaicensis

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Brunfelsia jamaicensis
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Brunfelsia
Species: B. jamaicensis
Binomial name
Brunfelsia jamaicensis
(Benth.) Griseb.

Brunfelsia jamaicensis is a species of plant in the Solanaceae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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It has an amazingly fragrant flower reminiscent of a gardenia or a jasmine but it only emits its odor at night.