Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum
Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum, commonly known as the blood-leaf melastome, is a striking botanical species valued for its vibrant pigmentation. Beyond its ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Traditional practices often utilize its unique properties, exploring its potential medicinal benefits within various holistic healing systems worldwide.
- Scientific name: Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Melastomataceae and the genus Melastoma. Specifically, it is identified as the variety sanguineum of the species Melastoma sanguineum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melastoma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum, is known by several distinct common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In various regions, it is referred to as 雉头叶, 射牙郎, 甜娘, 黄狸胆, and 红狗杆木.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 雉头叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 射牙郎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 甜娘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄狸胆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红狗杆木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大红英 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡头木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 开口枣 | Wikidata |
| zh | 猛虎下山 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is documented in the island province of Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, specifically found on the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the plant can be located within the borders of Cambodia. Additionally, its geographical range encompasses the nation of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |