Melastoma malabathricum (Malabar Melastome, Melastoma, Indian Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Melastoma |
| Species | malabathricum |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Native to tropical Asia, Australia and Polynesia. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit a berry-like capsule with numerous seeds coated with red, sweet astringent pulp. |
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