Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
micans
ID:
163138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilli

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 83: 448 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162467



Common Names

  • Melastoma Micans
  • Micans Melastoma
  • Melastoma Plant


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Description

Melastoma micans (also called 'Shining Melastoma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with a rounded crown and elliptic leaves that are dark green on top and white below. The flowers are pink and the fruits are purple.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma micans is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to attract pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melastoma micans has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma micans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Melastoma micans

Melastoma micans is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Melastoma micans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma micans?

Melastoma micans

What is the common name of Melastoma micans?

Shining Melastoma

What is the natural habitat of Melastoma micans?

Tropical rainforests of 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,