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Tibouchina lepidota, Putumayo, Colombia An ornamental tree from the Andean region. It grows from 12 to 20m. The flowers can vary from magenta to violet to reddish, and shades in between. It is locally sometimes named the "7 color plant" for that reason. Alstonville,Andesanthus lepidotus,Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Mocoa,Putumayo,South America,Tibouchina lepidota,World Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Tibouchina lepidota, Putumayo, Colombia

An ornamental tree from the Andean region. It grows from 12 to 20m. The flowers can vary from magenta to violet to reddish, and shades in between. It is locally sometimes named the "7 color plant" for that reason.

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The Alstonville

"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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Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Feb 18, 2019. Captured Oct 24, 2018 09:35.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO1100
  • 112mm

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