Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melastomataceae

Genus:

Brasilianthus

Species:

Brasilianthus carajensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-prone canga vegetation on ironstone outcrops; likely resprouts after fire events typical of these habitats.