Melastoma orientale

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The fruit are round and 4-7 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Otanthera confusa Craib;