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Blood-red Melastoma

Melastoma sanguineum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Myrtales ›Family: Melastomataceae ›Genus: Melastoma

About

Melastoma sanguineum is called red melastome or fox-tongued melastoma in English. They are erect shrubs or small slender trees with medium-sized violet-pink colored flowers with 6 petals that have made them attractive for cultivation. The leaves have the 5 distinctive longitudinal veins (nerves) typical of plants in the family Melastomataceae.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blood-red Melastoma?
The scientific name of Blood-red Melastoma is Melastoma sanguineum.
What is the conservation status of Blood-red Melastoma?
The Blood-red Melastoma has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Blood-red Melastoma belong to?
Blood-red Melastoma belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Blood-red Melastoma belong to?
Blood-red Melastoma belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Blood-red Melastoma belong to?
Blood-red Melastoma belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Blood-red Melastoma belong to?
Blood-red Melastoma belongs to the order Myrtales.
What family does Blood-red Melastoma belong to?
Blood-red Melastoma belongs to the family Melastomataceae.
What genus does Blood-red Melastoma belong to?
Blood-red Melastoma belongs to the genus Melastoma.