Melastoma malabathricum
| Family Name | Melastomataceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Melastoma malabathricum L. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Dec 2002 |
| Determination History |
Tibouchina urvilleana
(DC.) Cogn.
- Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Oct 2002
|
| Locality | USA. Florida, Martin Co.: Danforth Park; NW corner of Mapp Road and Martin Highway (FL 714) in Palm City. 27° 9' 40" N 80° 16' 13" W |
| Description | A single plant apparently naturalizing; flowers purple/lavender. |
| Habitat | Middle of wet flatwoods, with a profusion of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa nearby. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
S. W. Woodmansee 472
with S. Vardaman |
| Collection Date | 18 Mar 2000 |
| Accession Number | 233113 |
| Image | View Image |
| Plant Atlas Link | Plant Atlas Citation |
Melastoma malabathricum
| Family Name | Melastomataceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Melastoma malabathricum L. - Determined By: L. C. Noel, 27-Jul-2016 |
| Determination History |
Melastoma candidum
D. Don
- Determined By: J. J. Wurdack
|
| Locality | USA. Florida, Hillsborough Co.: 2511 Marquette Avenue, Tampa. 27° 41' 45" N 82° 23' 51" W |
| Description | Shrub to 1.5 m; flowers purple. |
| Habitat | Sandy soil in partial shade. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Specimen Notes | CULTIVATED. |
| Collector |
D. Burch 4785
with N. Chevalier |
| Collection Date | 22 Jul 1971 |
| Accession Number | 99211 |
| Image | View Image |
| Plant Atlas Link | Plant Atlas Citation |