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Indian-rhododendron

Melastoma malabathricum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), and Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Similar Species in Melastoma

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Red melastome
Melastoma sanguineum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian-rhododendron?
The scientific name of Indian-rhododendron is Melastoma malabathricum. It belongs to the genus Melastoma.
Where does Indian-rhododendron live?
Indian-rhododendron is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), and Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea.
What family does Indian-rhododendron belong to?
Indian-rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum) belongs to the genus Melastoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Melastomataceae.
What kingdom does Indian-rhododendron belong to?
Indian-rhododendron (Melastoma malabathricum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Indian-rhododendron?
The closest relatives of Indian-rhododendron in the genus Melastoma include Red melastome.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Melastoma — 2 Species

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Indian-rhododendron
Melastoma malabathricum
NE
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Red melastome
Melastoma sanguineum
LC
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