Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
edmundoi
ID:
159131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade

Source:
ipni

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 16: 10, tab. 4 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158460

Common Names

  • Edmundoi Tibouchina
  • Edmundoi Glorybush
  • Edmundoi Princess Flower

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Description

Tibouchina edmundoi (also called 'Edmundo's Tibouchina', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in humid montane forests. Its leaves are alternate and elliptic and its flowers are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Tibouchina edmundoi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and showy flowers, making it a great choice for adding color and texture to any landscape. It is also used in landscaping for its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tibouchina edmundoi has large, purple flowers that are clustered in small spikes. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibouchina edmundoi is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Tibouchina edmundoi

Tibouchina edmundoi is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Tibouchina edmundoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tibouchina edmundoi?

Tibouchina edmundoi

What is the common name of Tibouchina edmundoi?

Edmundo's Tibouchina

What is the natural habitat of Tibouchina edmundoi?

Tropical forests

Species in the Tibouchina genus

Tibouchina edmundoi, Tibouchina sickii, Tibouchina terrariana, Tibouchina fraterna, Tibouchina brevisepala, Tibouchina calycina, Tibouchina exasperata, Tibouchina itatiaiae, Tibouchina karstenii, Tibouchina mathaei, Tibouchina nigricans, Tibouchina salviaefolia, Tibouchina spruceana, Tibouchina valtherii, Tibouchina aspera, Tibouchina dimorphophylla, Tibouchina octopetala, Tibouchina striphnocalyx, Tibouchina dissitiflora, Tibouchina duidae, Tibouchina llanorum, Tibouchina johnwurdackiana, Tibouchina huberi, Tibouchina catharinae, Tibouchina sipapoana, Tibouchina steyermarkii, Tibouchina albescens, Tibouchina papyrus, Tibouchina verticillaris, Tibouchina lithophila, Tibouchina araguaiensis, Tibouchina bruniana, Tibouchina rosanae, Tibouchina aegopogon, Tibouchina bipenicillata, Tibouchina melastomoides, Tibouchina barbigera, Tibouchina pogonanthera, Tibouchina bicolor, Tibouchina cujabensis, Tibouchina arstedii, Tibouchina bolivarensis, Tibouchina albescens, Tibouchina striphnocalyx, Tibouchina macrorrhiza, Tibouchina major, Tibouchina micranthella, Tibouchina pellucida, Tibouchina quadrata, Tibouchina trinervia,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,