Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
nidularis
ID:
1274001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 1940, xxi. 198.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273339



Common Names

  • Nidularis Medinilla
  • Medinilla
  • Nidularis


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Description

Medinilla nidularis (also called Bird's Nest Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it grows in shady, humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla nidularis is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla nidularis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla nidularis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Medinilla nidularis

Medinilla nidularis can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Medinilla nidularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla nidularis?

Medinilla nidularis

What is the common name of Medinilla nidularis?

Bird's nest medinilla

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla nidularis?

Medinilla nidularis is found in 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,