Memecylon umbellatum is a very small evergreen tree up to 8 m tall distributed across the tropical evergreen forests bioclimate. It occurs from sea level up to 1,200 m in south India across to Viet Nam. The tree has extent of occurrence (EOO) of 4,455,685 km², but this is an underestimate as it is based on an incomplete map. It is well known for its bluish, characteristic flowers and seen in open areas and the under-storey of forests as well as in sacred groves and hillocks in plains. The estimated population is 86,000 mature individuals. The species is assessed here as Least Concern (LC). 

The species is seen in south India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam. The species may also be present in Malaysia and Indonesia but more information is needed to confirm this.

The tree has an estimated ~86,000 mature individuals.

Memecylon umbellatum is a very small tree seen in open and understory areas of the tropical moist forests of south India to Malesia at an elevation of 0-1,200 m. The species is well known for its bluish flowers and seen in sacred groves in the plains.

In parts of the species' distribution the habitats are cleared mainly for plantations, agriculture and infrastructure development.

It is used as firewood and also in traditional medicines.

There are no species or habitat-specific conservation plans. This species is present in protected areas and ex situ collections (BGCI 2023).