| Name | Melastoma malabathricum |
| Family | Melastomaceae |
| Common names | Mahabowitiya |
| Origin | Native |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Climatic zone | wet |
| NCS | |
| IUCN | |
| Comment | Large shrub. Unequal stamens of yellow |
| Reference | R6:159. |
Plants of Sri Lanka
for heritage and conservation.
| Name | Melastoma malabathricum |
| Family | Melastomaceae |
| Common names | Mahabowitiya |
| Origin | Native |
| Habit | Shrub |
| Climatic zone | wet |
| NCS | |
| IUCN | |
| Comment | Large shrub. Unequal stamens of yellow |
| Reference | R6:159. |
