Medinilla cephalophora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalophora
ID:
160612
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 250 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159941
Common Names
- Cephalophora Medinilla
- Cephalophora Coral Berry
- Cephalophora Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medinilla cephalophora (also called Philippine rose, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall, with large, glossy green leaves and clusters of pink, waxy flowers. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla cephalophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medinilla cephalophora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medinilla cephalophora is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and a well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Layering involves burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root. Once rooted, the stem can be cut away from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Medinilla cephalophora
Medinilla cephalophora is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Medinilla cephalophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla cephalophora?
Medinilla cephalophora
What is the natural habitat of Medinilla cephalophora?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the common names of Medinilla cephalophora?
Head-bearing medinilla, head-bearing medinilla, head-bearing medinilla
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570111-1: Based on the initial data import