Family Name: Melastomataceae

Synonyms: Memecylon pyrifolium, Memecylon globiferum

Common Name: Nipis Kulit, Delek Air, Delek Bangas, Kaayam, Nemaaru

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Tree (Shrubby (1m-5m)), Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

Plant Shape : Shrubby

Maximum Height : 3 m to 7 m

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Propagation Method : Seed, Stem Cutting