| Classification | Melastomataceae: Melastoma | 
| Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s) | 02273744 | 
| Other Number | University of Papua New Guinea, Boroko: UPNG 20293 [] | 
| Collector | O. G. Gideon & R. Kiapranis | 
| Country | Papua New Guinea | 
| State | Central | 
| Geography | Oceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: Central | 
| Locality | Vicinity of Ianu High School, W of Moreguina Station, Abau District, Central Province. | 
| Georeference | 9 58 S, 148 26 E | 
| Date Collected | 2004-02-18 | 
| Verbatim Elevation | 73 m. | 
| Habitat | Open shrubbery along roadside, mixed with grasses. | 
| Project | All Asia Vascular Plants TCN | 
| GUID | http://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/dfcfc792-5608-41e0-ac84-4484c2b91635 | 
| Harvard University Herbaria Barcode | 02273744 | 
| Herbarium | A | 
| Family | Melastomataceae | 
| Determination | Melastoma malabathricum Linnaeus | 
| Determination Remarks | [filed under] [current name] | 
| Sex | not determined | 
| Phenology | NotDetermined | 
| Preparation Type | Sheet | 
| Preparation Method | Pressed |