Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
anamalaiana
ID:
159077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sasidh. & Sujanapal

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Sida 20(1): 110 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158406



Common Names

  • Medinilla anamalaiana
  • Anamalaiana Medinilla
  • Anamalaiana Flower


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Description

Medinilla anamalaiana (also called Anamalai Medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub, up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in evergreen forests, up to an altitude of 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla anamalaiana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Medinilla anamalaiana are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla anamalaiana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Medinilla anamalaiana

Medinilla anamalaiana can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Medinilla anamalaiana FAQ

What is the common name of Medinilla anamalaiana?

Anamalai Medinilla

What type of soil does Medinilla anamalaiana prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Medinilla anamalaiana?

65-75 degrees Fahrenheit

Species in the Medinilla genus

Medinilla bismarck-ramuensis, Medinilla sapoi-riverensis, Medinilla clathrata, Medinilla frodinii, Medinilla glandulosa, Medinilla grandifolia, Medinilla interiaciens, Medinilla lenticellata, Medinilla minutibracteata, Medinilla minutifolia, Medinilla multibracteata, Medinilla punicea, Medinilla setiflora, Medinilla triochiton, Medinilla anamalaiana, Medinilla acutialata, Medinilla aggregata, Medinilla alata, Medinilla alpestris, Medinilla angusto-acuminata, Medinilla annulata, Medinilla annulifera, Medinilla anomala, Medinilla apayaoensis, Medinilla apoensis, Medinilla archboldiana, Medinilla arfakensis, Medinilla auriculata, Medinilla bakeriana, Medinilla beddomei, Medinilla bicolor, Medinilla blumeana, Medinilla boemiensis, Medinilla brassii, Medinilla brevipes, Medinilla buennemeyeri, Medinilla calcicola, Medinilla capitata, Medinilla cauliflora, Medinilla celebica, Medinilla cephalophora, Medinilla ceramensis, Medinilla clarkei, Medinilla clementis, Medinilla coccinea, Medinilla compacta, Medinilla compressicaulis, Medinilla congesta, Medinilla corallina, Medinilla crassata,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Nanu Sasidharan (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sasidh.' in the authors string.
P. Sujanapal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sujanapal' in the authors string.