Memecylon coeruleum Jack

Etymology	Genus	From Greek memaecylon; describing the red fruits of Arbutus unedo
	Species	Blue coloured
Family		Melastomataceae
Synonyms		Memecylon caeruleum Jack
Common Names		Blue Strawberry Flowers, Delek-delek Jambu
Status		Exotic: Casual
Form		Shrub
Native Distribution		Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and throughout the Malay Archipelago to New Guinea

Diagnostics:

Usually a shrub or small tree growing at coastal areas. Opposite leaves with very short petioles. The leaves have a cordate base, and light green on the underside. The fruits are white, purple and ripen to black.

Interesting Facts:

This plant was previously misidentified as Memecylon caeruleum, and listed as a native plant with critically endangered status.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-01-27