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Melastoma affine

Botanical Name
Melastoma affine
Common Names
Blue Tongue, Native Lassiandra,
Medium evergreen native tropical shrub with dark green leathery foliage and mauve flowers during Spring and Summer followed by sweet flavoured bluish-black berries. Grows approx. 1-3m tall x 1-2m wide.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Melastoma affine Blue Tongue, Native Lassiandra,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like

Description:
Medium evergreen native tropical shrub with dark green leathery foliage and mauve flowers during Spring and Summer followed by sweet flavoured bluish-black berries. Grows approx. 1-3m tall x 1-2m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained