Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ariffinii
ID:
1330749

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67(1): 71 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343203



Common Names

  • Ariffinii Melastoma
  • Melastoma ariffinii
  • Ariffinii Melastome


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Description

Melastoma ariffinii (also called Ariffin's Melastoma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma ariffinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melastoma ariffinii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma ariffinii is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Melastoma ariffinii

Melastoma ariffinii is found in lowland forests in Peninsular Malaysia.

Melastoma ariffinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma ariffinii?

Melastoma ariffinii

What are the common names of Melastoma ariffinii?

Ariffin's Melastoma

What is the natural habitat of Melastoma ariffinii?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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

Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.