Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mirabile
ID:
160746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 17(1): 78 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160075



Common Names

  • Miracle Medinilla
  • Miracle Philippine Medinilla
  • Miracle's Medinilla


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Synonyms

  • Myrianthemum mirabile Gilg [unknown]

Description

Medinilla mirabile (also called Philippine medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in moist forests. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with large, glossy, oval leaves and clusters of pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla mirabile 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 mirabile is a pinkish-red, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla mirabile is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Philippines. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Medinilla mirabile

Medinilla mirabile is found in the tropical forests of India.

Medinilla mirabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla mirabile?

Medinilla mirabile

What type of soil does Medinilla mirabile prefer?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

How often should Medinilla mirabile be watered?

Once a week

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,

References

Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570322-1: Based on the initial data import