Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
1335008

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gen. Melastoma Borneo : 124 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347462



Common Names

  • Melastoma Oreophilum
  • Oreophilum Melastoma
  • Mountain Melastoma


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Description

Melastoma oreophilum (also called Mountain Melastoma, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and southwestern China, and is found in montane and subalpine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma oreophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melastoma oreophilum has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma oreophilum is an evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Melastoma oreophilum

Melastoma oreophilum is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Melastoma oreophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma oreophilum?

Melastoma oreophilum

What is the common name of Melastoma oreophilum?

Mountain Melastoma

Where is Melastoma oreophilum found?

It is found 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.