About Memecylon heyneanum
Memecylon heyneanum (Memecylon heyneanum) 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 is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-September.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Memecylon heyneanum
- Genus
- Memecylon
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-September

Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Memecylon heyneanum belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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