Family:
Melastomataceae
Synonym: Dissotis rotundifolia (Sm.) Triana in
Vernacular
name:
Dissotis, Trailing Melastoma
Habit:
Climber
Habitat:
Grown as garden plant
Distribution:
Native of tropical Africa
Flowering
& Fruiting: Throughout the year
Key identification features: Decumbent herbs
with rooting stems at the nodes have opposite leaves, ovate to suborbicular in
shape. The calyx tube is densely covered with green, hair-like appendages, and
the petals are pink and obovate. Stamens have pink anthers and a modified
connective spur. Fruits are about 1 cm across with ribbed seeds.
Uses:
Used as ornamental plant in gardens
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