Melastoma denticulatum
Labill.
Pacific melastoma
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMelastoma denticulatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae, native from the Solomon Islands to the south Pacific.
Description
A shrub. The leaves are opposite and oval to sword shaped. The flowers are white.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in sunny locations.
Where It Grows
American Samoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Pacific, Solomon Islands, Wallis and Futuna,
Also Known As
Fua lole, 'Ua motukutuku
References (2)
- Franklin, J., Keppel, G., & Whistler, W., 2008, The vegetation and flora of Lakeba, Nayau and Aiwa Islands, Central Lau Group, Fiji. Micronesica 40(1/2): 169–225, 2008
- http://cookislands.bishopmuseum.org
