Melastoma dodecandrum
a perennial woody evergreen member of the Melastoma genus in the family Melastomataceae.
Taxonomy and growth
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Genus
- Melastoma
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Foliage
- evergreen
- Woodiness
- woody
- Flower type
- hermaphrodite
Uses
Edible uses
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The whole plant is astringent[2]. It is used in the treatment of enteritis, dysentery, rheumatism, pains in the back and legs, excessive menstruation and an overly active foetus[2]. There are no edible uses listed for Melastoma dodecandrum.
Medicinal uses
Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.
- Product or use
- Astringent
Environment
- Range
- E. Asia - China.
- Habitat
- Virgin wilds on hillsides[1].
- Light
- full sun
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Water
- moderate
- Soil textures
- sandy, loamy, clay
- Soil pH
- acid, neutral, alkaline
- Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
- No
- Drought
- intolerant
Propagation
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Seed -
Cultivation
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Not known
References
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X
? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X