Tibouchina

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THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Plants of Colombia
Melastomataceae
Tibouchina sp., probably Sect. Purpurella,
perhaps undescribed, det. J. Wfilrdack, 1988
Colombia. Antioquia: Mpio. Jardín: Vereda
Ventanas, 2.5 km SSE of Ventanas to summit along
Jardin-Riosucio rd.; ca. 5°40'N, 75°47'W; 2700-2900
m. Roadsides and disturbed cloud forest.
Shrub to 3 m. Petals dark scarlet. Scattered.
James L. Luteyn &
Orlando Marulanda
11825
30-31 Oct 1987
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