Melastomataceae · Heterotis

Dissotis Trailing Melastoma

Heterotis rotundifolia

Vineoutdoor
Habit
Vine
Found in India
Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

Plant Details

Scientific name
Heterotis rotundifolia
Genus
Heterotis
Habit
Vine
Found in India
Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Type
Variable
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Melastomataceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Melastomataceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
വള്ളി അതിരാണി

About Dissotis Trailing Melastoma

Dissotis Trailing Melastoma (Heterotis rotundifolia) is a vine belonging to the Melastomataceae family (Melastome family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings.

Illustration representing the Melastomataceae family
Botanical family

Melastomataceae

Melastome family

Dissotis Trailing Melastoma belongs to the Melastomataceae family.

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