Andesanthus lepidotus
Andesanthus lepidotus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Melastomataceae |
Genus: | Andesanthus |
Species: | A. lepidotus
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Binomial name | |
Andesanthus lepidotus (Humb. & Bonpl.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.[1]
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Synonyms[1] | |
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Andesanthus lepidotus,
Description
The plant is usually between 5 metres (16 ft) to 12 metres (39 ft) tall, but can be as tall as 20 metres (66 ft), creating a vase shape with a spread rounded crown and thick, ligneous, branching stems. The trunk measures up to 80 centimetres (31 in) in diameter at its base, with reddish. flaking bark.[citation needed]
The
Inflorescence
The flowers range from
The plant
Distribution
Andesanthus lepidotus is native to the
Cultivation
Andesanthus lepidotus is used as an ornamental plant for its violet coloured flowers. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it is planted in parks,
Cultivars
Andesanthus lepidotus 'Alstonville' is a common
In Australia, both this species and Pleroma heteromallum (syn. Tibouchina grandiflora) (including its cultivars) are commonly known as lasiandra. They are in the same family (Melastomataceae) as a native shrub Melastoma affine, which is known as native lasiandra.[citation needed]
Gallery
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Bunch of flowers
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Budding flowers
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Flowers and leaves
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A variety with red and purple flowers
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Native habitat
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Leaves close up
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Branch and flowers
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A shrubby specimen
References
- ^ a b c d "Andesanthus lepidotus (Humb. & Bonpl.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ^ Tibouchina Fact Sheet by ABC Australia. Retrieved 2 April, 2020
- ^ Mahecha G., Ovalle A., Camelo D., Rozo A., Barrero D. (2004) Vegetation of the CAR territory. 450 species of its plains and mountains Bogotá, Colombia 871pp
- ^ Tibouchina lepidota 'Alstonville' Tibouchina Alstonville, Glory Bush by Alpine Nurseries. Retrieved 2 April, 2020
- ^ TIBOUCHINA LEPIDOTA ALSTONVILLE
- ^ Todzia, C. A., & Almeda Jr, F. 1991. A revision of Tibouchina section Lepidotae (Melastomataceae: Tibouchineae). Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences., 47(6): 175-206
- ^ Rodríguez-RJO, Peña-SJR, Plata-RE (1984) Flora de los Andes. One hundred species from the Cundi-Boyacense Altiplano, Bogotá, Colombia 247pp
- ^ Tibouchina by FlowerPower. Retrieved 2 April, 2020