Contains 5 genera and 14 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
MELASTOMATACEAE
Dicot
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Classification
MYRTALES
MELASTOMATACEAE
Genera
| Genus | Common Name | Taxa Count | Herbarium Specimens | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acisanthera | ACISANTHERA | 1 | ||
| Heterotis | 1 | |||
| Melastoma | 1 | |||
| Miconia | CLOVER ASH | 1 | ||
| Rhexia | MEADOWBEAUTY | 10 |
Identification Key
1. Herb
2
1. Shrub or tree
3
2. Leaf blades 0.4-1.5 cm long; petals 5, 0.5-0.6 cm long; anther connective with ventral appendages; ovary 3-locular
2. Leaf blades 0.8-7.5 cm long; petals 4, 0.7-2.5 cm long; anther connective with dorsal appendanges; ovary 4-locular
3. Leaf blade upper surface smooth, glabrous or sparingly lepidote, and the lower surface white-lepidote; petals 0.5-0.7 cm long; fruit a berry
3. Leaf blade upper surface rough, with appressed trichomes, and the lower surface strigose-pilose to sericeous; petals 2.5-4 cm long; fruit a capsule