Nepsera aquatica (Altea)

Nepsera aquatica (Altea) white flower with purple stamens on thin stems, close up shot.

Botanical name: Nepsera aquatica

Common names: Altea, Altea Amarilla

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America, Southern America

Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowers

Indigenous common herb of semi-open wet areas, especially by forest paths.


Nepsera aquatica (Altea) with purple and white flower buds on thin branching stems close up


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/nepsera_aquatica.htm