Melastomataceae - Botanical Family

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Acisanthera sp. (Acisanthera) light pink flower close up on a slender green stem.
Acisanthera sp. (Acisanthera) showing light pink flower petals and a thin green stem with leaves.

Botanical name: Acisanthera sp.

Common name: Acisanthera

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowers


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Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) pink flower and green leaves close up
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) pink flower with four petals and green pointed leaves

Botanical name: Arthrostemma ciliatum

Common names: Pinkfringe, Arthrostemma

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: South America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowers

Image gallery: 7 images
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) light purple flower close up on thin green stems with buds
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) purple flower close up on a green stem with oval leaves
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) close up pink flower and green leaves on the branch
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) pink flower close up with green leaves on thin branching stems
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) with delicate pink flower and lush green oval leaves close up
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) green and pink flower buds close up on slender leafy branch
Arthrostemma ciliatum (Pinkfringe) green silver leaves with small pink flower bud close up


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Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower and green bud on a woody branch close up.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower and round green bud on a textured woody plant branch.

Botanical names: Bellucia pentamera, Bellucia costaricensis, Bellucia axinanthera

Common name: Coronillo

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowers

A small or medium-sized forest tree.


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Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green fruit branch, close up detail of round ripening tropical produce.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green fruit and white flower on a woody branch close up.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green fruit close up held by fingers showing geometric center markings
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) white flower with yellow center close up on a woody stem.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) plant with green leaves extending from a rough textured brown tree trunk.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) yellow fruit in palm of hand for close up assessment of texture.
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) green plant with white flowers blooming on wooden branches close up
Bellucia pentamera (Coronillo) with white flower close up on brown woody stem


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Bertolonia marmorata (Jewel Plant) dark green leaves with a small pink flower close up
Bertolonia marmorata (Jewel Plant) with textured dark green leaves and a delicate pink flower.

Botanical name: Bertolonia marmorata

Common name: Jewel Plant

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: South America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliagePink flowers

Bertolonia marmorata are excellent plants for terrariums or plant windows.




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Bertolonia ovata (Bertolonia) deep green purple leaves close up with fine fuzzy texture and edges
Bertolonia ovata (Bertolonia) leaves with dark green tones and visible purple edges and textured surfaces.

Botanical name: Bertolonia ovata

Common name: Bertolonia

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowers


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Blakea sp. (Blakea) with green leaves and small red fruit on a potted plant.
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with green leaves and small red fruit in a clay container.

Botanical name: Blakea sp.

Common name: Blakea

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowers

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Blakea sp. (Blakea) with magenta flower and yellow stamens in a close up view
Blakea sp. (Blakea) pink flower buds close up on branches with green leaves
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with magenta flower clusters and large green leaves in close up.
Blakea parasitica (?)
Blakea sp. (Blakea) white flower close up with green buds on woody brown stem
Blakea sp. (Blakea) green leaves close up on round foliage in terracotta clay pot
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with light pink flower and textured green leaves in close up
Blakea hirsuta
Blakea sp. (Blakea) green leaves close up with parallel veins and small pale flower buds
Blakea sp. (Blakea) green plant with white flower among long thin drooping grass blades
Blakea sp. (Blakea) with pink flower and dark green leaves on a plant close up
Blakea hirsuta


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Brachyotum ledifolium (Pucachaglla) pink white flower close up on a slender woody stem branch plant
Brachyotum ledifolium (Pucachaglla) with small bell-shaped pink and white flowers on a narrow leafy stem.

Botanical name: Brachyotum ledifolium

Common name: Pucachaglla

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Ecuador

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersEdible plant

Small shrub with waxy red and yellow pendulous flowers.




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Brachyotum quinquenerve (Brachyotum) purple flower close up with green ribbed leaves on woody stems.
Brachyotum quinquenerve (Brachyotum) with deep purple tubular flowers and textured green pointed foliage leaves.

Botanical name: Brachyotum quinquenerve

Common name: Brachyotum

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageBlue, lavender, purple flowers



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Calvoa orientalis (Calvoa) pink flower close up on green leaves
Calvoa orientalis (Calvoa) pink flower with yellow center amidst green serrated leaves

Botanical names: Calvoa orientalis, Calvoa sessiliflora

Common name: Calvoa

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Central Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowers



Link to this plant:
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Centradenia sp. (Spanish Shawl) with vibrant pink flower clusters on deep green foliage plant
Centradenia sp. (Spanish Shawl) with pink flower clusters covering dark green stems.

Botanical name: Centradenia sp.

Common name: Spanish Shawl

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Guatemala

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Centradenia sp., a small shrub native to Guatemala, is a delightful choice for any garden. Featuring heavily fragrant purple, blue and lavender flowers, it provides a continuous show of color in the garden. This shrub grows 2-5 feet tall in full sun or partial shade and requires regular water and moderate humidity.

Centradenia sp. is an ideal choice if you're lucky enough to live in an area that falls within USDA zone 9-11. Elsewhere, it can be grown outdoors in the summer in a container, placed in a sunny area and brought indoors in the fall. In very cold climates, to help ensure that it comes up year after year, it should be dug up, taken inside and overwintered in a cool, but frost-free location.

This evergreen shrub is an excellent choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and is sure to bring smiles to gardeners. Said to be deer and pest resistant, Centradenia sp. provides an easy care, vibrant garden display all season long.




Link to this plant:
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