About Memecylon gracile
Memecylon gracile (Memecylon gracile) is a shrub 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 typically found in evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-August. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Memecylon gracile
- Genus
- Memecylon
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-August
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Uchikkaca
- Malayalam
- Elimaram
Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Memecylon gracile belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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