Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Sert. Austro-Caledon. 65 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264571
Common Names
- Melastoma Denticulatum
- Denticulatum
- Denticulatum Plant
Description
Melastoma denticulatum (also called Denticulate melastoma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma denticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known to attract birds and butterflies and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melastoma denticulatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oblong shape. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melastoma denticulatum is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Melastoma denticulatum
Melastoma denticulatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Melastoma denticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma denticulatum?
Melastoma denticulatum
What are the common names of Melastoma denticulatum?
Common names of Melastoma denticulatum include tooth-leaved melastoma and tooth-leaved melastome.
Where is Melastoma denticulatum found?
Melastoma denticulatum is found in China and Japan.
Species in the Melastoma genus
Melastoma minahassae,
Melastoma pellegrinianum,
Melastoma sabahense,
Melastoma aculeolatum,
Melastoma aureum,
Melastoma bauchei,
Melastoma beccarianum,
Melastoma bensonii,
Melastoma borneense,
Melastoma boryanum,
Melastoma buennemeyeri,
Melastoma celebicum,
Melastoma ceramense,
Melastoma chevalieri,
Melastoma culionense,
Melastoma curvisepalum,
Melastoma cyanoides,
Melastoma decipiens,
Melastoma eberhardtii,
Melastoma elbertii,
Melastoma godeffroyi,
Melastoma griffithianum,
Melastoma harmsianum,
Melastoma horridum,
Melastoma jenkinsii,
Melastoma klossii,
Melastoma koordersii,
Melastoma lanuginosum,
Melastoma magnificum,
Melastoma molkenboerii,
Melastoma muticum,
Melastoma orientale,
Melastoma ovalifolium,
Melastoma paleaceum,
Melastoma patulisetum,
Melastoma robustum,
Melastoma roemeri,
Melastoma subalbidum,
Melastoma subgrande,
Melastoma sumatranum,
Melastoma toppingii,
Melastoma trachycaulon,
Melastoma trachyphyllum,
Melastoma trungii,
Melastoma velutinosum,
Melastoma vile,
Melastoma vulcanicum,
Melastoma zollingeri,
Melastoma micans,
Melastoma pentapetalum,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,