English Common Name: Straits Rhododendron Chinese Name / 中文名: 野牡丹 (Yě mǔdān) Other Local Name: Senduduk (Malay) Family Name: Melastomataceae Scientific Name: Melastoma malabathricum Synonym: Melastoma affine, Melastoma candidum, Melastoma cavaleriei, Melastoma esquirolii, Melastoma normale, Melastoma polyanthum Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Myrtales > Melastomataceae (Melastoma Family) > Melastoma Origin: South and Southeast Asia Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A shrub normally grows by the road side with purplish pink flowers. Care Requirements: Prefers partial to full sun and moderate watering. Uses: Traditional medicine Images Location: Malaysia ![]() |
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