Pleroma heteromalla, commonly known as Silverleafed Princess Flower, is an evergreen shrub native to the cerrados and campos rupestres of Brazil. It typically reaches an average height of 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m) and can extend up to 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) in cultivation. The plant features a woody branching stem and large, silvery-green leaves that are simple, ovate, and velvety in texture, with an opposite arrangement. The prominent veins on the leaves are puffed up in the middle, and old leaves often turn orange before dropping off. The inflorescence is a panicle composed of several showy purple flowers, each with five petals, blooming mainly in the summer months. The flowers are quite attractive and can add a tropical flair to gardens.

Silverleafed Princess Flower is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its striking foliage and vibrant purple flowers. It is commonly used in tropical and subtropical gardens as a specimen plant or in mixed borders. While it is sensitive to cold and can only tolerate light frost, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium water and well-drained soils. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but it should be protected from strong winds due to its large leaves. This plant is not typically invasive but should be monitored in favorable climates as it can spread through seed dispersal.CC BY-SA 4.0