Melastoma trachycaulon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachycaulon
ID:
161312
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. 2: 316 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160641
Common Names
- Melastoma trachycaulon
- Trachycaulon Melastoma
- Trachycaulon Blue Tongue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melastoma trachycaulon (also called Blue Tongue, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Melastoma trachycaulon is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melastoma trachycaulon is a star-shaped, pink flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melastoma trachycaulon can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in a warm, sheltered location.
Where to Find Melastoma trachycaulon
Melastoma trachycaulon is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Melastoma trachycaulon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melastoma trachycaulon?
Melastoma trachycaulon
What is the common name of Melastoma trachycaulon?
Rough-stemmed melastome
Where is Melastoma trachycaulon native to?
India
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
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:571306-1: Based on the initial data import