Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
patulisetum
ID:
161187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 1 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160516



Common Names

  • Native Rose
  • Rose Melastoma
  • Pink Melastoma


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Description

Melastoma patulisetum (also called Spreading Melastoma, Spreading Blue Tongue, and Spreading Blue Tongue Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and bright blue flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma patulisetum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It has edible fruits that are used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melastoma patulisetum is a small, bright pink, five-petalled star-shaped bloom. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma patulisetum 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 patulisetum

Melastoma patulisetum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks.

Melastoma patulisetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma patulisetum?

Melastoma patulisetum

What is the natural habitat of Melastoma patulisetum?

Forests, grasslands, and rocky areas

What are the common names of Melastoma patulisetum?

Patulous-sepal melastome, patulous-sepal 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,