Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
copelandii
ID:
1258071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 52 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257409



Common Names

  • Copeland's Medinilla
  • Medinilla copelandii
  • Copeland's Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla copelandii (also called Copeland's, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with alternate, simple leaves. It is native to the Philippines. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla copelandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla copelandii is a small, pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla copelandii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Medinilla copelandii

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

Medinilla copelandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla copelandii?

Medinilla copelandii

What is the common name of Medinilla copelandii?

Copeland's medinilla

Where is Medinilla copelandii native to?

It is native to the Philippines.

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,