Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
160812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 509 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160141



Common Names

  • Climbing Medinilla
  • Medinilla radicans
  • Radicans Medinilla


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Synonyms

  • Melastoma radicans Blume [unknown]

Description

Medinilla radicans (also called 'Climbing Medinilla', 'Climbing-flowered Medinilla', 'Pink Medinilla', 'Pink-flowered Medinilla', 'Purple Medinilla', 'Purple-flowered Medinilla', 'Red Medinilla', 'Red-flowered Medinilla', 'Rose Medinilla', 'Rose-flowered Medinilla', 'White Medinilla', 'White-flowered Medinilla', among many other common names) is a climbing shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical rainforests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla radicans 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 radicans 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 radicans is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Medinilla radicans

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

Medinilla radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla radicans?

Medinilla radicans

What is the common name of Medinilla radicans?

Climbing medinilla

Where is Medinilla radicans found?

Medinilla radicans is found in the Philippines

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,