Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
nigricans
ID:
1080888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. ex P.J.F.Guim., A.L.F.Oliveira & R.Romero

Source:
tro

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40(4): 1005 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080226

Common Names

  • Tibouchina nigricans
  • Purple Glory Tree
  • Lasiandra

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Description

Tibouchina nigricans (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 nigricans is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its beautiful purple flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used as a hedge or as a container plant. It is also used as a groundcover in tropical and subtropical climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tibouchina nigricans is a deep purple colour with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with purple leaves and a yellow centre.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tibouchina nigricans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Tibouchina nigricans

Tibouchina nigricans is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical forests.

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Paulo José Fernandes Guimarães: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
Rosana Romero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Romero' in the authors string.
Ana Luiza Freitas Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.F.Oliveira' in the authors string.