Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
minutifolia
ID:
159057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bodegom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46(3): 553 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158386



Common Names

  • Small-leaved Medinilla
  • Small-leaved Malaysian Orchid
  • Small-leaved Philippine Orchid


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Description

Medinilla minutifolia (also called Small-leaved Medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Philippines. This plant typically grows in moist, shady areas such as in forests, along streams, and on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla minutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Medinilla minutifolia flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla minutifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may need more frequent watering in hot climates. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Medinilla minutifolia

Medinilla minutifolia is native to the Philippines.

Medinilla minutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla minutifolia?

Medinilla minutifolia

What is the common name of Medinilla minutifolia?

Minutifolia Medinilla

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla minutifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,