Family: Melastomataceae Melastoma
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Summer through Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, pollard, standard, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, vase |