Melastomataceae FAMILY

Memecylon dichotomum

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Memecylon dichotomum is an evergreen tree with a spreading crown; it can grow 6 - 12 metres tall though occasionally it is only a shrub up to 3 metres. The bole can be straight, or irregular with many nodes; it is up to 30cm in diameter[ 555 Title Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific Publication Author Wiart C. Publisher CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group; Florida. Year 2006 ISBN 0-8493-7245-3 Description An excellent look at a range of plants, in particular focussing on the active principles that could be responsible for the medical activities. , 1032 Title The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 57 Publication Author Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher Botanic Gardens Park and Recreation Department; Singapore Year 1980 ISBN Description A botanical journal, this edition includes a revision of the Asian section of the genus Memecylon ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Malaysia.

HabitatBoth primary and secondary formations of lowland and hill forest, favouring well-drained locations but also found in areas subject to periodic inundation; at elevations up to 1,700 metres[ 334 Title Flora of Peninsula Malaysia Publication Author Website http://www.tfbc.frim.gov.my Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description In the process of being assembled (15/07/09), it is currently a series of check sheets giving species name, brief description, habitat and high quality photos of the plants. ].