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narrowleaf terciopelo

Scientific Name: Clidemia angustilamina

Family: Melastomataceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Narrowleaf Terciopelo (Clidemia angustilamina)

The Narrowleaf Terciopelo, scientifically known as Clidemia angustilamina, is a perennial shrub or tree.

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Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Clidemia angustilamina W.S. Judd & Skean
  • Common Name: Narrowleaf Terciopelo
  • Family: Melastomataceae
  • Taxonomic Status: Synonym of Clidemia angustilamia Judd & Skean, orth.
  • Synonym: Heterotrichum angustifolium DC.

Common Names and Distribution

  • U.S. Name: Narrowleaf Terciopelo
  • Other Common Names: Camasey Terciopelo

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grown Habit: Shrub, Tree
  • Duration: Perennial

Cultivation

  • Fertilization is recommended every 15-20 days during certain periods of the year, using a fertilizer suitable for house plants.