Pleroma mutabile, synonym Tibouchina mutabilis,[2] is an evergreen pioneer tree with an open crown, native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, mainly at the Serra do Mar zone, in the states of São Paulo, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Catarina.

[7] This plant prefers full sun, but will tolerate a small amount of shade.

[5] Initially cultivated as an ornamental plant in the South and Southeast regions of Brazil, where it occurs naturally, it quickly became popular for landscaping all over the country.

It is normally a recommended tree for urban areas, because its roots are not aggressive, thus they do not destroy sidewalks and walls.

The tree's small or medium size does not affect the urban electrical wiring, either.