Melastomataceae

  • Family

    Melastomataceae (Magnoliophyta)

  • Scientific Name

    Melastomataceae

  • Common Names

    Melastome Family

  • Description

    Number of genera: 200

    Number of species: 4,000

    Distribution (from PLANTAE): This family is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions but best developed in South America.

  • Floras and Monographs

    Melastomataceae: [Book] Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.