Melastoma sumatranum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sumatranum
ID:
161297
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 93 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160626
Common Names
- Melastoma sumatranum
- Sumatran Melastoma
- Sumatran Blue Tongue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melastoma sumatranum (also called Sumatran Melastoma, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has small, white flowers and long, oval leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma sumatranum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melastoma sumatranum is a star-shaped, purple flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melastoma sumatranum is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Melastoma sumatranum
Melastoma sumatranum is native to Sumatra, Indonesia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the island.
Melastoma sumatranum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma sumatranum?
Melastoma sumatranum
What is the common name of Melastoma sumatranum?
Sumatran melastome
Where is Melastoma sumatranum native to?
Indonesia
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,
References
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571278-1: Based on the initial data import