Chelonanthus

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Chelonanthus

Description Chelonanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It consists of about 20 species that are native to tropical America. The plants have showy flowers that are usually pink or purple, and they are commonly grown as ornamentals. The genus name comes from the Greek words “chelone” (turtle) and “anthos” (flower), referring to the shape of…