What are the alternative names of Melastoma affine?
Melastoma affine is a flowering plant with beautiful blooms, so its ornamental value goes without saying, and it also has high medicinal value, while its fruit is edible too.
Alternative names of Melastoma affine
The alternative names of Melastoma affine are Jiupingguo, Cuishengyao, Yeguangshiliu, Wutizi, Wengdengmu, Shantianniang, Laoshudinggen, and Jijianye Yemudan.
Growth habits of Melastoma affine
Melastoma affine is an evergreen plant that prefers a warm and humid growing climate, and its light requirement is full sun or partial sun. It is relatively drought-tolerant, but it will grow better if the soil can be kept moist during cultivation.
When choosing soil, select soil with good drainage; sandy soil or leaf mold soil will both work.
Propagation of Melastoma affine
When propagating Melastoma affine, people often use seed sowing. The best time for propagation is March to April.