Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
crassiuscula
ID:
160632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 8 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159961



Common Names

  • Crassiuscula Medinilla
  • Thick-stemmed Medinilla
  • Thick-leaved Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla crassiuscula (also called 'Thickish Medinilla', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Aspleniaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, and it grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla crassiuscula 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 crassiuscula 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 crassiuscula is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of pink flowers in the spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and needs regular watering.

Where to Find Medinilla crassiuscula

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

Medinilla crassiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla crassiuscula?

Medinilla crassiuscula

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla crassiuscula?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Medinilla crassiuscula?

Thick-stemmed medinilla, Thick-stemmed medinilla, Thick-stemmed 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,