Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
1249212

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 15: 598, t. 75 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248550



Common Names

  • Heterophylla Medinilla
  • Heterophylla Medinilla Vine
  • Heterophylla Medinilla Plant


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Description

Medinilla heterophylla (also called Variable Medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 3 m tall and has large, leathery leaves with pink flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla heterophylla has small pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla heterophylla is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is usually done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Medinilla heterophylla

Medinilla heterophylla is native to the Philippines.

Medinilla heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla heterophylla?

Medinilla heterophylla

What type of plant is Medinilla heterophylla?

Medinilla heterophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Medinilla heterophylla found?

Medinilla heterophylla is found in South America.

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,