Kingdom Plantae Family Melastomataceae Scientific name Tibouchina grandifolia | Order Myrtales Genus Tibouchina Rank Species | |
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Similar Tibouchina semidecandra, Tibouchina, Tibouchina urvilleana, Tibouchina granulosa, Tibouchina lepidota | ||
Tibouchina heteromalla melastomataceae flor orelha de on a
Tibouchina heteromalla, known by the common name silverleafed princess flower in English is a species of evergreen flowering plant in the genus Tibouchina of the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil.
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Description
Tibouchina heteromalla reaches an average height of 30–40 centimetres (12–16 in), with a maximum of about 100 centimetres (39 in) in its native habitat. The branching stem is woody and the large, silvery green leaves are simple, ovate, velvety in texture, and oppositely arranged. The inflorescence is a panicle of several purple flowers with five petals.
Cultivation
The plant is cultivated as an ornamental for its showy foliage and purple flowers. It is sensitive to cold but can tolerate a light frost.
References
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