Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
fasciculiflora
ID:
160656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
ipni

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 9 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159985



Common Names

  • Fasciculiflora Medinilla
  • Fasciculiflora Grape
  • Fasciculiflora Rose


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Description

Medinilla fasciculiflora (also called clustered medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical lowland forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with pink bracts and clustered flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla fasciculiflora is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla fasciculiflora has small, pinkish-white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla fasciculiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires minimal care and maintenance.

Where to Find Medinilla fasciculiflora

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

Medinilla fasciculiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla fasciculiflora?

Medinilla fasciculiflora

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla fasciculiflora?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Medinilla fasciculiflora?

Clustered-flowered medinilla, Clustered-flowered medinilla, Clustered-flowered 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,