Melastoma sabahense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabahense
ID:
158722
Status:
valid
Authors:
Karst.Mey.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Blumea 46(2): 377 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158051
Common Names
- Sabah Melastoma
- Sabah Melastomataceae
- Sabah Melastome
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melastoma sabahense (also called Sabah Melastoma, among many other common names) is a small shrub with light green leaves that are divided into many small, linear segments. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma sabahense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melastoma sabahense has bright pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and large, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melastoma sabahense is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, away from strong winds.
Where to Find Melastoma sabahense
Melastoma sabahense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia.
Melastoma sabahense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma sabahense?
Melastoma sabahense
What type of plant is Melastoma sabahense?
A shrub
Where is Melastoma sabahense found?
It is found in Indonesia
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
Karsten Meyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karst.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1021625-1: Based on the initial data import