Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
heteromorphophylla
ID:
1281606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1931, xii. 260.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280944



Common Names

  • Medinilla heteromorphophylla
  • Heteromorphophylla Medinilla
  • Heteromorphophylla Medinillas


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Description

Medinilla heteromorphophylla (also called Medinilla heteromorphophylla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Philippines. It is a shrub that grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla heteromorphophylla is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an herbal supplement to boost the immune system and improve overall health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla heteromorphophylla is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla heteromorphophylla is an evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Medinilla heteromorphophylla

Medinilla heteromorphophylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Yunnan.

Medinilla heteromorphophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla heteromorphophylla?

Medinilla heteromorphophylla

What is the common name of Medinilla heteromorphophylla?

Heteromorphic medinilla

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla heteromorphophylla?

Tropical and subtropical 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,