Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
miniata
ID:
1236851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 382 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236189



Common Names

  • Medinilla
  • Miniata
  • Medinilla Miniata


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Description

Medinilla miniata (also called 'Pink Medinilla', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Philippines and is found in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 10 cm long. It produces pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla miniata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its dyeing properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla miniata has small, yellow-white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla miniata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Medinilla miniata

Medinilla miniata is native to the Philippines and can be found in the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao regions.

Medinilla miniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla miniata?

Medinilla miniata

What are the common names of Medinilla miniata?

Miniature medinilla

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla miniata?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and 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,