Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
araguaiensis
ID:
1306386

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.F.Guim.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23(1): 44 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318840

Common Names

  • Tibouchina araguaiensis
  • Araguaiensis Tibouchina
  • Tibouchina Tibouchina

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Description

Tibouchina araguaiensis (also called 'Aragua Tibouchina', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with purple flowers and green leaves native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist forests, along streams and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tibouchina araguaiensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tibouchina araguaiensis has large, purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibouchina araguaiensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Tibouchina araguaiensis

Tibouchina araguaiensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Tibouchina araguaiensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Tibouchina araguaiensis?

Tibouchina araguaiensis prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Tibouchina araguaiensis?

Tibouchina araguaiensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Tibouchina araguaiensis be watered?

Tibouchina araguaiensis should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.

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

Paulo José Fernandes Guimarães: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.F.Guim.' in the authors string.