Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
arunachalica
ID:
163409

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.D.Pal

Source:
ipni

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 92(2): 240 (1995) (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162738



Common Names

  • Medinilla arunachalica
  • Arunachalica Medinilla
  • Arunachalica


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Description

Medinilla arunachalica (also called 'Arunachal medinilla', among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to the Himalayas in India. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla arunachalica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower arrangements. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to treat respiratory issues, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla arunachalica is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla arunachalica is a tropical fern native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by spores, division, or by rhizome cuttings. It can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground in a shady area.

Where to Find Medinilla arunachalica

Medinilla arunachalica is endemic to the Eastern Himalayas in India and can be found in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and West Bengal.

Medinilla arunachalica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla arunachalica?

Medinilla arunachalica

What type of plant is Medinilla arunachalica?

Shrub

Where is Medinilla arunachalica found?

India

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,

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