Chaetogastra grossa, synonym Tibouchina grossa, is a species in the Melastomataceae family that is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.[1] It is found between 2400 and 3800 meters in elevation.[2] Also called "red princess flower" or "carmine princess flower" to differentiate it from "princess flower" which has purple blooms.[3][4]
| Chaetogastra grossa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Chaetogastra |
| Species: | C. grossa
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| Binomial name | |
| Chaetogastra grossa (L.f.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.[1]
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Description
editThe plant is a small tree or shrub growing between 6 ft - 16 ft tall. The leaves are dark green and fuzzy with pronounced parallel veining. It blooms year-round and the bright to dark red flowers are about 3 in. It prefers cooler climates, but is not frost tolerant, and full to partial-sun. It is uncommon in cultivation.[3]
The petiole is 5 to 10 mm in length; Leaf blade, thick, elliptical or ovate-elliptical, 5 to 6 cm long by 1 to 3 cm wide; acute at apex, obtuse or rounded at base. Inflorescences paucifloras terminal in branches and twigs. Brown fruit, in capsule, with several tiny seeds.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Chaetogastra grossa (L.f.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
- ^ Tropicos entry for Tibouchina grossa
- ^ a b Strange Wonderful Things - Red Princess Flower
- ^ Tibouchina grossa seed listing
External links
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Media related to Chaetogastra grossa at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Tibouchina grossa at Wikispecies
