Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
collinum
ID:
1511786

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gen. Melastoma Borneo: 73 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001209



Common Names

  • Melastoma Collinum
  • Collinum Melastoma
  • Collinum's Melastoma


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Description

Melastoma collinum (also called Collin's Melastoma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma collinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melastoma collinum is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma collinum is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Melastoma collinum

Melastoma collinum can be found in Malaysia.

Melastoma collinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma collinum?

Melastoma collinum

What is the common name of Melastoma collinum?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Melastoma collinum?

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,