Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
lithophila
ID:
1282649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33: 305 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281987



Common Names

  • Tibouchina
  • Lithophila
  • Rock-loving Tibouchina


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Description

Tibouchina lithophila (also called Rock-loving Tibouchina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in evergreen forests and limestone hills. It has leathery leaves that are elliptic or ovate in shape and measure up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Tibouchina lithophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tibouchina lithophila has purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibouchina lithophila is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Tibouchina lithophila

Tibouchina lithophila can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Tibouchina lithophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tibouchina lithophila?

Tibouchina lithophila

What is the common name of Tibouchina lithophila?

Lithophilic Tibouchina

Where is Tibouchina lithophila found?

Tibouchina lithophila is found in China

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,

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