Cienfuegosia

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Cienfuegosia

Description Cienfuegosia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae, native to South America. It was first described by the Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles in 1799. The genus is named after the Spanish naturalist and explorer, Luis de Cienfuegos.Cienfuegosia plants are known for their showy flowers, which are typically pink or purple in color. They are popular…