Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 173 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160089
Common Names
- Medinilla Napiformis
- Turnip-Leaf Medinilla
- Turnip-Leafed Medinilla
Description
Medinilla napiformis (also called Napiform medinilla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oblong-lanceolate leaves and clusters of pink flowers. It is native to the Philippines and found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla napiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medinilla napiformis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Medinilla napiformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It needs to be protected from strong winds and direct sunlight.
Where to Find Medinilla napiformis
Medinilla napiformis is native to the Philippines and can be found growing in tropical forests.
Medinilla napiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla napiformis?
Medinilla napiformis
What type of plant is Medinilla napiformis?
Medinilla napiformis is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Medinilla napiformis?
Medinilla napiformis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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,