Tibouchina urvilleana
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T. urvilleana
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Tibouchina urvilleana is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae, native to Brazil. Growing to 3–6 m (10–20 ft) tall by 2–3 m (7–10 ft) wide, it is a sprawling evergreen shrub with longitudinally veined, dark green hairy leaves. Clusters of brilliant purple flowers up to 10 cm (4 in) in diameter, with black stamens, are borne throughout summer and autumn.[1]
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The specific epithet urvilleana commemorates the 19th century French explorer and botanist Jules Dumont d'Urville.[3]
With a minimum temperature of 3 °C (37 °F), it requires some winter protection, and in temperate areas is often grown in a conservatory. However, it can also be grown outside in a sunny, sheltered spot.[4] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]
