Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
tro
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. iv. 1221 (1911).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258676
Common Names
- Cuernos Medinilla
- Cuernosensis Medinilla
- Cuernos Medinilla
Description
Medinilla cuernosensis (also called Cuernos de Venado, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Colombia. It has large, leathery leaves and pink flowers. It is found in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla cuernosensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and is also used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medinilla cuernosensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medinilla cuernosensis is an epiphytic plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in well-draining soil in partial shade or full sun. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and thriving.
Where to Find Medinilla cuernosensis
Medinilla cuernosensis is native to the Philippines.
Medinilla cuernosensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla cuernosensis?
Medinilla cuernosensis
What is the common name of Medinilla cuernosensis?
Cuernos medinilla
Where does Medinilla cuernosensis grow?
Medinilla cuernosensis 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,