Melastoma dodecandrum Lour. ???

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Members,

Location:  Kalimpong, WB, India

Date: 11 May 2018

Altitude: 4000 ft.

Habit : Cultivated

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Beautiful images, Saroj ji 

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mr. Garg !

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Does not seem to match with images at

http://tropical.theferns.info/image.php?id=Melastoma+dodecandrum

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Melastoma+dodecandrum

http://hasbrouck.asu.edu/neotrop/plantae/taxa/index.php?taxon=24868

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/285571-Miconia-dodecandra

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[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id assistance please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

Does not seem to match with images at http://tropical.theferns.info/image.php?id=Melastoma+dodecandrum https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Melastoma+dodecandrum http://hasbrouck.asu.edu/neotrop/plantae/taxa/index.php?taxon=24868

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/285571-Miconia-dodecandra - from me

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From: Saroj Kasaju <kasaj...@gmail.com>
Date: 15 July 2018 at 17:52
Subject: Melastoma dodecandrum Lour. ???
To: efloraofindia <indiantreepix@googlegroups.com>, "J.M. Garg" <jmg...@gmail.com>, Tabish <tab...@gmail.com>

[Saroj Kasaju]

Heterocentron elegans (Schltdl.) Kuntze  ??

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Yes to me also appear close to images of Heterocentron elegans as per

http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/weeds-by-scientific-names/heterocentron-elegans-spanish-shawl.html

http://www.suncrestnurseries.com/plantdisplaypage.php?id=hetece

http://northcoastgardening.com/2011/01/spanish-shawl-heterocentron-elegans/

http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/heterocentron-elegans/

https://www.gardensonline.com.au/GardenShed/PlantFinder/Show_942.aspx

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From: Saroj Kasaju <kasaj...@gmail.com>
Date: 15 July 2018 at 17:53
Subject: Re: Melastoma dodecandrum Lour. ???
To: efloraofindia <indian...@googlegroups.com>, "J.M. Garg" <jmg...@gmail.com>, Tabish <tab...@gmail.com>

[Mahadeswara]

Great catch & beautiful upload.

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mr. Garg !

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Tabish,

This has been pending for a long time.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju