Violet Tubeflower

Iochroma cyaneum

Iochroma cyaneum, sometimes referred to as "Violet Churcu" is a shrub belonging to the nightshade family Solanaceae (and hence poisonous).
Iochroma cyaneum Family - Solanaceae Origin- South America There are several colour variants through natural hybridisation and also being cultivated for the plant nursery trade. Australia,Eamw flora,Fall,Geotagged,Iochroma cyaneum,Violet Churcu

Appearance

It is an evergreen shrub with trumpet-shape purple flowers.
Tube flower - Iochroma cyanea Introduced to Australia and a loved garden plant. Australia,Eamw flora,Encounter Bay SA,Fall,Geotagged,Iochroma cyaneum,Violet Churcu

Distribution

Iochroma originate from the forests of South America and Mexico but are widely distributed as ornamental plants in gardens all over the world.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusIochroma
SpeciesIochroma cyaneum
Photographed in
Australia