Tibouchina paratropica (Griseb.) Cogn.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Tibouchina paratropica (Griseb.) Cogn.

  • Collector(s)

    E. K. Balls B.5954, 07 Feb 1939

  • Location

    Argentina. La Coruisa. Jujuy to Salta.

  • Habitat

    Growing in shady woods, damp rich loam.

  • Description

    Flowers bright pink, with strong yellow anthers to 3/4" diam., in loose terminal spikes to 8" long. Leaves softly hairy. Loose, bushy shrubs to 5 ft tall.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2594216

    Occurrence ID: c13e20c9-4698-44d8-bab2-b7ab5210e884

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Argentina

  • Locality

    La Coruisa. Jujuy to Salta.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1524 m. (5000 ft.)

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