Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 11: 18 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258024
Common Names
- Tibouchina Catharinae
- Purple Glory Tree
- Princess Flower
Description
Tibouchina catharinae (also called Catharine's Glorybush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tibouchina catharinae is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright purple flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tibouchina catharinae has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tibouchina catharinae is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and the cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Tibouchina catharinae
Tibouchina catharinae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Tibouchina catharinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tibouchina catharinae?
Tibouchina catharinae
What is the natural habitat of Tibouchina catharinae?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South America
What are the common uses of Tibouchina catharinae?
The leaves are used for medicinal purposes
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,