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Melastoma napalense

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 6 m tall. The leaves are simple and opposite. The fruit are 8 mm across.

Not in The Plant List.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Builu-khamnu

Synonyms