Biology:Tibouchina mutabilis
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| Tibouchina mutabilis with its flowers in different colours | |
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| Species: | T. mutabilis
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| Tibouchina mutabilis (Vell.) Cogn.
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Tibouchina mutabilis is an evergreen tree with an open crown that grows in Brazil , mainly at the Serra do Mar zone. Also known as glory bush in Australia , where it is a popular ornamental plant.[1] In Brazil, it is named manacá-da-serra.[2]
Description
Tibouchina mutabilis can grow up to 12 metres in height. The short, slender bole can reach 14 inches in diameter.[3]
The wood is sometimes harvested from the wild for furniture making.[3] It is an ornamental tree with flowers in three colours. It is suitable for use in urban landscaping, since its roots do not affect the structures.[3]
It is a very resistant tree and is suitable for container gardening. Although this tree can reach 12 meters in height, if kept in a container the pot limits the available space for its roots, which restricts the tree's growth.[4]
This plant prefers full sun, but will tolerate a small amount of shade. Must be planted in well-drained soils, rich in organic matter.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/tibouchina-noelene.html
- ↑ Roskov Y.; Kunze T. (2014). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist.". in Didžiulis V.. Species 2000: Reading, UK.. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2014/details/species/id/10960369. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Lorenzi, Harri: Árvores brasileiras: manual de identificação e cultivo de plantas arbóreas do Brasil, vol. 1. Instituto Plantarum, Nova Odessa, SP, 2002, ISBN:85-86714-16-X.
- ↑ https://homeguides.sfgate.com/keeping-tree-small-pot-keep-growing-tall-96046.html
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q10382388 entry
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