Monochaetum Lineatum (Monochaetum Lineatum) is a perennial shrub in the Melastomataceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Monochaetum lineatum is a shrub species native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru, thriving primarily in wet tropical biomes.