Medinilla robusticaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusticaulis
ID:
160818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bakh.f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Melastom. : 192 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160147
Common Names
- Robust Medinilla
- Stout-stemmed Medinilla
- Strong-stemmed Medinilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Medinilla robusticaulis (also called '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 shrub or small tree that can grow up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical rainforests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Medinilla robusticaulis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Medinilla robusticaulis 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 with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Medinilla robusticaulis 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 robusticaulis
Medinilla robusticaulis can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines.
Medinilla robusticaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla robusticaulis?
Medinilla robusticaulis
What is the common name of Medinilla robusticaulis?
Robust-stemmed medinilla
Where is Medinilla robusticaulis found?
Medinilla robusticaulis 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,
References
Reinier Cornelis Bakhuizen van den Brink hijo (1911-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bakh.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570422-1: Based on the initial data import