Glory Bush

Pleroma semidecandrum

''Pleroma semidecandrum'', the princess flower, glory bush, or lasiandra, is a sprawling, evergreen shrub or small ornamental tree native to Brazil and ranges from 10 to 15 feet in height. It can be trimmed to any size and still put on a vivid, year-long flower display.
Madagascar Princess Flower with hook-like stamens - closeup  Ambositra,Geotagged,Madagascar,Tibouchina semidecandra

Appearance

The dark green, velvety, four to six-inch-long leaves have several prominent longitudinal veins instead of the usual one, and are often edged in red. Large, royal purple blossoms, flaring open to five inches, are held on terminal panicles above the foliage, creating a spectacular sight when in full bloom. Some flowers are open throughout the year but they are especially plentiful from May to January.
Madagascar Princess Flower  Ambositra,Geotagged,Madagascar,Tibouchina semidecandra

Uses

Princess flower is ideal for the mixed shrubbery border or used in small groupings to compound the impact of bloom-time.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMelastomataceae
GenusPleroma
Species