Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
capitatum
ID:
1082895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) A.Fern. & R.Fern.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta ii. n.° 3 (Contrib. Melast. G

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082233



Common Names

  • Melastomastrum capitatum
  • Capitate Melastomastrum
  • Melastomastrum Capitatum


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Description

Melastomastrum capitatum (also called 'Capitate Melastomastrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plants in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist and wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 meters in height, with ovate-elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melastomastrum capitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melastomastrum capitatum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melastomastrum capitatum is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-25°C and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Melastomastrum capitatum

Melastomastrum capitatum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303958: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.