Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pentapetalum
ID:
163380

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Toyoda) T.Yamaz. & Toyoda

Source:
ipni

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 62(4): 118 (1987): (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162709



Common Names

  • Blue Tongue
  • Tongue Flower
  • Malay Rose


Searching for Melastoma pentapetalum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Melastoma tetramerum pentapetalum T.Toyoda [unknown]

Description

Melastoma pentapetalum (also called 'Five-petal Melastoma', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of the Pacific and is found in coastal forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Melastoma pentapetalum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melastoma pentapetalum is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Melastoma pentapetalum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Melastoma pentapetalum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat, compact shape.

Where to Find Melastoma pentapetalum

Melastoma pentapetalum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Melastoma pentapetalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melastoma pentapetalum?

Melastoma pentapetalum

What is the family of Melastoma pentapetalum?

Melastomataceae

What is the common name of Melastoma pentapetalum?

No common name

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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
Takeshi Toyoda (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toyoda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943908-1: Based on the initial data import