MEL names – Classification
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Memecylon L. |
| Species | Memecylon edule Roxb. |
| Variety |
Memecylon edule var. brevipes Craib Memecylon edule var. orientale Craib Memecylon edule var. scutellatum (Lour.) C.B.Clarke Memecylon edule var. contractum Haines |