Medinilla rubrovenia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrovenia
ID:
160826
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 54 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160155
Common Names
- Red-veined Medinilla
- Red-veined Malaysian Orchid
- Red-veined Philippine Orchid
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- Pachycentria rubrovenia (Baker f.) Bakh.f. [unknown]
Description
Medinilla rubrovenia (also called Red-veined 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 rubrovenia 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 rubrovenia 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 rubrovenia 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 rubrovenia
Medinilla rubrovenia is native to the tropical rainforests of the Philippines.
Medinilla rubrovenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Medinilla rubrovenia?
Medinilla rubrovenia
What is the common name of Medinilla rubrovenia?
Red-veined medinilla
Where is Medinilla rubrovenia found?
Medinilla rubrovenia 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
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570435-1: Based on the initial data import