Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
valtherii
ID:
1080936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 14(3): 317. 1885 [1 May 1885]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080274



Common Names

  • Tibouchina valtherii
  • Purple Glory Bush
  • Lavender Princess Flower


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Description

Tibouchina valtherii (also called Purple Glory Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has large, velvety leaves and bright purple flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil and is found in humid, tropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Tibouchina valtherii is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a groundcover or in hanging baskets. The flowers are also used in flower arrangements. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tibouchina valtherii is a bright purple color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibouchina valtherii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Tibouchina valtherii

Tibouchina valtherii is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of 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,

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