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Malabar Melastome

Melastoma malabathricum

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Description:

Malabar Melastome is a flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. This plant has been used as a medicinal plant in certain parts of the world. It is present in China, Japan, Burma, Cambodia, Laos, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

Habitat:

It is usually found between 100 and 2,800 m on grasslands and sparse forests.

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Melastoma malabathricum

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