Malabar Melastome
NameMalabar Melastome
Species NameMelastoma malabathricum
Common NameMalabar Melastome
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featureshairy stems, multiple branches
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple flower with striking yellow stamens, distinctive deeply veined leaves, and reddish, hairy stems. Developing seed pods are also visible.
Description
This image captures a Malabar Melastome plant, showcasing its vibrant purple flower with prominent yellow stamens. The plant exhibits distinctive green leaves with deep venation, reddish and hairy stems, and developing seed pods, characteristic of its natural shrub form.
