Melastomataceae

5 valvate sepals (sometimes forming hood), 5 petals
Petals and sepals separate and distinct
2 stamen whorls, stamen numbers equalling petals
Stamens opening with terminal pores
1 pistil with 4 (partitioned) carpels
Inferior ovary
Fruit a capsule or berry
Leaves opposite or cross-opposite

Posted on Οκτώβριος 05, 2018 0342 ΜΜ by anthonywalton