Tag Archives: Melastomataceae

Tristemma mauritianum (Melastomataceae)

In many ways, Tristemma – what this attractive shrub is called for the lack of a better common name, is a very archetypal member of the Melastome family. A three nerved leaf arranged opposite to each other, a very angular … Continue reading

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Medinilla balls-headleyi (Melastomataceae)

This is a very attractive climber of rainforest endemic to Queensland. This species is recognizable by the three nearved leaves, scrambling habit and clusters of pink fruit. Some of the anthers (structures that bear the pollen grains) have a curved … Continue reading

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