Melastomataceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of trees and bushes and herbs of order Myrtales; many are cultivated as ornamentals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Melastomataceae is a diverse family of flowering plants native to tropical and subtropical regions.
- Some species of Myrtaceae and Melastomataceae have been reported to produce essential oils with bioactive compounds.
- A small shrub in the understory, the Tibouchina granulosa is a representative species of the Melastomataceae family.
- This forest type is dominated by trees in the families Myrtaceae, Melastomataceae and Sapindaceae.
- The Melastomataceae family has around 3000 species and many are hybrids, well known for their bright showy flowers.