Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
160777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) A.C.Sm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 37: 85. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160106



Common Names

  • Oval-Leaf Medinilla
  • Oval-Leaf Pink
  • Oval-Leaf Rose


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Synonyms

  • Allomorphia ovalifolia Triana [unknown]
  • Anplectrum ovalifolium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Medinilla amoena Seem. [unknown]
  • Aplectrum ovalifolium Naudin ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Medinilla parvifolia Seem. [unknown]

Description

Medinilla ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved Medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla ovalifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla ovalifolia 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, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia

Medinilla ovalifolia is found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

Medinilla ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla ovalifolia?

Medinilla ovalifolia

What type of plant is Medinilla ovalifolia?

Medinilla ovalifolia is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla ovalifolia?

Medinilla ovalifolia 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,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570360-1: Based on the initial data import