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Tibouchina heteromalla, Melastomataceae Taken at La Bastilla Ecolodge, Nicaragua. Introduced species in this location. Geotagged,Nicaragua,Tibouchina heteromalla,Tibouchina urvilleana,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Tibouchina heteromalla, Melastomataceae

Taken at La Bastilla Ecolodge, Nicaragua. Introduced species in this location.

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    WildFlower
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    T. urvilleana has larger single flowers. This is more likely Tibouchina heteromalla (=T. grandifolia).
    http://www.south-florida-plant-guide.com/tibouchina.html
    http://gardenseeds.swarthmore.edu/gardenseeds/2011/11/tibouchinas/     Posted 9 years ago

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The Silverleafed princess flower

''Tibouchina heteromalla'', known by the common name silverleafed princess flower in English is a species of evergreen flowering plant in the genus ''Tibouchina'' of the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Brazil.

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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
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Uploaded Jul 23, 2016. Captured Jan 11, 2016 13:52 in Unnamed Road, Nicaragua.
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  • NEX-F3
  • f/6.3
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 41mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.