Medinilla clemensiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clemensiana
ID:
163293
Status:
valid
Authors:
Regalado
Source:
ipni
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(1): 25 (1990) (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162622
Common Names
- Medinilla Clemensiana
- Clemensiana
- Medinilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medinilla clemensiana (also called 'Mountain Apple', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has large, ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla clemensiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant, as it is easy to maintain and care for. It is also used to add a splash of color to any garden or home.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medinilla clemensiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medinilla clemensiana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and needs regular watering. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the plant.
Where to Find Medinilla clemensiana
Medinilla clemensiana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical forests of the islands.
Medinilla clemensiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla clemensiana?
Medinilla clemensiana
What type of plant is Medinilla clemensiana?
Herb
Where does Medinilla clemensiana grow?
Southern 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,
References
Jacinto Cajayon Regalado (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regalado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940663-1: Based on the initial data import