Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Triana
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 60 (1871 publ. 1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225521
Common Names
- Imbricate Melastoma
- Melastoma imbricatum
- Melastoma
Description
Melastoma imbricatum (also called Imbricate Melastoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a short trunk with large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma imbricatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melastoma imbricatum has pink flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melastoma imbricatum is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Melastoma imbricatum
Melastoma imbricatum is native to Asia and can be found in the temperate and subtropical regions of the continent.
Melastoma imbricatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma imbricatum?
Melastoma imbricatum
What is the common name of Melastoma imbricatum?
Melastoma
What is the natural habitat of Melastoma imbricatum?
Tropical rainforests
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,