Herb latin name: Melastoma dodecandrum


Family: Melastomataceae (Melastome Family)



Edible parts of Melastoma dodecandrum:

The whole plant is astringent. It is used in the treatment of enteritis, dysentery, rheumatism, pains in the back and legs, excessive menstruation and an overly active foetus.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Evergreen
Shrub

Habitat of the herb:

Virgin wilds on hillsides.

Propagation of Melastoma dodecandrum:

Seed -

Cultivation of the herb:

Virgin wilds on hillsides.

Medicinal use of Melastoma dodecandrum:

None known

Known hazards of Melastoma dodecandrum:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.