Triolena auriculata is a tropical American shrub known for its striking foliage, often featuring iridescent blue or purple undersides. This Melastomataceae family member thrives in humid, shaded environments, typically found in rainforest understories.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Triolena |
| Species | Triolena auriculata |
Similar in genus Triolena