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UK Glory BushAlso known as: Princess Flower 2

Shrub Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Glory Bush
Pleroma urvilleana
Family: Melastomataceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Glory Bush
Also Known As Princess Flower
Scientific Name Pleroma urvilleana
Main Color Purple
Plant Type Shrub Icon Shrub
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Month Found Sep
Image Tibouchina-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbotsbury
Country Found UK

Flower Details

Description

Tibouchina urvilleana is a tropical evergreen shrub known for its striking purple flowers and velvety leaves. The plant can grow up to 3 metres tall and is often cultivated for ornamental purposes due to its vibrant blooms.

Distribution

Native to Brazil, it thrives in tropical and subtropical regions and is commonly found in gardens and parks in warmer climates worldwide.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans and lacks any culinary uses.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets with no reported toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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