Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum is a shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Melastoma sanguineum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Philippines, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii
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