Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
160623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 3: 251 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159952



Common Names

  • Congested Medinilla
  • Clustered Medinilla
  • Crowded Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla congesta (also called Congested wax flower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 4 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 congesta is a popular ornamental plant, prized for its attractive foliage and showy pink flowers. It is often used as a houseplant or in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla congesta is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla congesta 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 congesta

Medinilla congesta is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Medinilla congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla congesta?

Medinilla congesta

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla congesta?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Medinilla congesta?

Congested medinilla, Congested medinilla, Congested 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,