Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cucullata
ID:
1081971

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Malgache 12: 179 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081309



Common Names

  • Medinilla Cucullata
  • Hooded Medinilla
  • Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla cucullata (also called Hooded medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It is native to Madagascar, where it grows in montane rainforest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla cucullata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla cucullata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla cucullata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Medinilla cucullata

Medinilla cucullata is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests.

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,