About Smallest Indian Memecylon
Smallest Indian Memecylon (Memecylon terminale) is a tree 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 October-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Memecylon terminale
- Genus
- Memecylon
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಸಣ್ಣ ನೆಕ್ಕರೆ Sanna Nekkare
- Malayalam
- ചെറിയ കായാവ് Cheriya Kaayaavu
Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Smallest Indian Memecylon belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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