Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
maraiparaiense
ID:
1334978

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gen. Melastoma Borneo : 119 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347432





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Description

Melastoma maraiparaiense (also called Maraiparai Melastoma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and grasslands. The leaves are glossy and dark green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma maraiparaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is known for its attractive flowers and its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melastoma maraiparaiense is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma maraiparaiense is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 9 m. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Melastoma maraiparaiense

Melastoma maraiparaiense is endemic to the Maraiparai mountain range in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Melastoma maraiparaiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma maraiparaiense?

Melastoma maraiparaiense

What is the common name of Melastoma maraiparaiense?

Malay Rose

What is the natural habitat of Melastoma maraiparaiense?

Tropical forests in Southeast Asia

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.