Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lecythidaceae

Genus:

Asteranthos

Species:

Asteranthos brasiliensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects