"Melastoma malabathricum" is a flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. Despite its common names, it does not have any connection to actual rhododendrons, and belongs to the Rosids clade as opposed to the Asterids clade.
Similar species: Myrtles, Evening Primroses.
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Uploaded Sep 9, 2021. Captured Aug 22, 2021 08:27 in Jl. Palasari No.15, RT.34/RW.14, Sundawenang, Kec. Parung Kuda, Sukabumi Regency, Jawa Barat 43357, Indonesia.