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Tree
Tibouchina,
Purple
Glorytree
Tibouchina granulosa
(Desr.) Cogn.
teh-boo-KEY-nah
gran-you-LOAS-ah
Melastomataceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name a local name. Granulosa means mealy.
Natural
range:
Brazil
Recognition:
Small specimen tree with opposite lanceolate leaves and bright purple radially
symmetrical flowers. Twigs with characteristic woody wings.
Landscape
uses:
Small specimen tree with showy flowers
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Tibouchina granulosa |
Tree Tibouchina, Glorytree
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Exotic |
Small
Tree
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WM
(BR1) |
20’
(BR1) |
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SU
ME
WD
Acid
(PBCC, BR1) |
Mites
Root rots
Nematodes
(BR1) |
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