Medinilla furfuracea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furfuracea
ID:
160664
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 245 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159993
Common Names
- Furry Medinilla
- Medinilla furfuracea
- Medinilla villosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medinilla furfuracea (also called Scurfy medinilla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaves and clusters of pink flowers. It is native to the Philippines and found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla furfuracea 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 furfuracea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medinilla furfuracea 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 furfuracea
Medinilla furfuracea is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Medinilla furfuracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla furfuracea?
Medinilla furfuracea
What is the natural habitat of Medinilla furfuracea?
It is found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.
What are the common names of Medinilla furfuracea?
It is commonly known as the Furry 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,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570199-1: Based on the initial data import