"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 Mar 21, 2024. Captured Feb 28, 2024 08:53 in X4MM+HG3, Jl. Air Anyir, Air Anyir, Kec. Merawang, Kabupaten Bangka, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung 33172, Indonesia.