Melastomataceae A.L. de Jussieu. Melastome Family.
A family of about 150-200 genera and about 5000 species, trees, shrubs, vines, and herbs, of tropical, subtropical , and warm temperate areas.
Ref: Nesom (2021d) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2021). Show full citations.
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