Prismatocarpus

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Prismatocarpus

Description Prismatocarpus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It comprises approximately 20 species of shrubs and small trees, mostly native to tropical regions of South America. The plants are characterized by their showy, pink or purple flowers and unique, prism-like fruits that give the genus its name. Prismatocarpus plants are popular among horticulturists and gardeners for…