Another species
from the Melastoma group. A small sub-shrub which
better can be described as weeds.
It grows up to
1.5 feet tall but with disproportionate leaf blade
growing up to 9" to 3.5". Thickly covered by hairs
on both sides. Stalks varies from 0.5" to 1.5" long.
Overall a very
hairy plant with hairs on the stem and fruits
spreading.
This
is a forest plant but not very common. Found
throughout Peninsula Malaysia and always besides the
river.
Seldom flowers
but when it does it small white color will soon form
berry like fruits, typical of Melastoma. The fruits
ripen to a dark color and are favorites for small
birds like Flowerpeckers.