Melastoma magnificum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnificum
ID:
161140
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 71 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160469
Common Names
- Magnificent Melastoma
- Blue Tongue
- Malay Rose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melastoma magnificum (also called Blue Tongue, Blue Tongue Bush, and Blue Tongue Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has large, glossy leaves and bright blue flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma magnificum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is grown for its attractive foliage and its showy pink flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas, and can be used to create a naturalistic look in a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melastoma magnificum is a bright pink-purple color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Melastoma magnificum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, at which point it can be cut off and transplanted.
Where to Find Melastoma magnificum
Melastoma magnificum can be found in the forests of Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Melastoma magnificum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma magnificum?
Melastoma magnificum
What is the natural habitat of Melastoma magnificum?
Forests, grasslands, and rocky areas
What are the common names of Melastoma magnificum?
Magnificent melastome, magnificent melastoma
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:570984-1: Based on the initial data import