Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
160722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1(2): 19 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160051



Common Names

  • Macrophylla Medinilla
  • Giant Medinilla
  • Large-leaved Medinilla


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Synonyms

  • Medinilla bornensis Blume [unknown]
  • Medinilla floribunda Cogn. [unknown]
  • Medinilla javanensis Korth. ex Triana [unknown]
  • Medinilla javensis Korth. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Medinilla motleyi Hook.f. ex Triana [unknown]

Description

Medinilla macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests at elevations up to 500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla macrophylla is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla macrophylla is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Medinilla macrophylla

Medinilla macrophylla is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.

Medinilla macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla macrophylla?

Medinilla macrophylla

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla macrophylla?

Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

How big can Medinilla macrophylla grow?

Up to 2 meters in height

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,