Andesanthus lepidotus

Andesanthus lepidotus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Andesanthus
Species:
A. lepidotus
Binomial name
Andesanthus lepidotus
(Humb. & Bonpl.) P.J.F.Guim. & Michelang.
Synonyms
  • Chaetogastra lepidota (Humb. & Bonpl.) DC.
  • Pleroma lepidotum (Humb. & Bonpl.) Triana
  • Rhexia lepidota Bonpl.
  • Tibouchina lepidota (Humb. & Bonpl.) Baill.

Andesanthus lepidotus, synonym Tibouchina lepidota, also known as alstonville, Andean princess flower, lasiandra, or glory bush, is a medium-sized ornamental tree or a large shrub native to northwestern South America that is cultivated for its masses of purple flowers from autumn right through to winter.

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