Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
albescens
ID:
1272907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex Glaz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 3c: 265. 1908 [1907 publ. 22 Feb 1908]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272245



Common Names

  • Albescens Tibouchina
  • Tibouchina albescens
  • White Tibouchina


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Description

Tibouchina albescens (also called ‘White tibouchina’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Tibouchina albescens is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tibouchina albescens is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibouchina albescens is a shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Tibouchina albescens

Tibouchina albescens can be found in Brazil.

Tibouchina albescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tibouchina albescens?

Tibouchina albescens

What type of plant is Tibouchina albescens?

Shrub

Where is Tibouchina albescens found?

Brazil

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50254277: Based on the initial data import
Auguste François Marie Glaziou (1828-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glaz.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.