Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
quadrifolia
ID:
160808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 509 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160137



Common Names

  • Quadrifolia Medinilla
  • Quadrifolia Waxflower
  • Quadrifolia Moth Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Medinilla affinis Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla duodecandra Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla mirandae Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla polyantha Korth. [unknown]
  • Medinilla subumbellata Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla trianae Merr. [unknown]
  • Melastoma quadrifolium Blume [unknown]
  • Medinilla verticillata Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla mindanaensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla bagobo Elmer [unknown]
  • Medinilla pachyphylla Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Medinilla pachyphylla Kaneh. & Hatus. ex Ohwi [unknown]

Description

Medinilla quadrifolia (also called Four-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 quadrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces showy pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla quadrifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. 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 quadrifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or planted in the ground.

Where to Find Medinilla quadrifolia

Medinilla quadrifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Medinilla quadrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla quadrifolia?

Medinilla quadrifolia

What type of plant is Medinilla quadrifolia?

Medinilla quadrifolia is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla quadrifolia?

Medinilla quadrifolia 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,