Melastoma aculeolatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeolatum
ID:
160895
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 62 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160224
Common Names
- Melastoma Aculeolatum
- Aculeolatum Plant
- Malay Rose
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Melastoma aculeolatum (also called Spiny Melastoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Malaysia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma aculeolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melastoma aculeolatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melastoma aculeolatum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the ground.
Where to Find Melastoma aculeolatum
Melastoma aculeolatum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Melastoma aculeolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma aculeolatum?
Melastoma aculeolatum
What type of plant is Melastoma aculeolatum?
A shrub
Where is Melastoma aculeolatum native to?
The Philippines
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:570541-1: Based on the initial data import