Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
sahyadrica
ID:
163067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sujanapal & Sasidh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 15(2): 109 (figs. 3, 4d, 5 e- (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162396



Common Names

  • Medinilla Sahyadrica
  • Sahyadric Medinilla
  • Sahyadrica Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla sahyadrica (also called Sahyadri Medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to India and is found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests. It has simple, opposite leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape and are 5-10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla sahyadrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Medinilla sahyadrica has white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla sahyadrica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Medinilla sahyadrica

Medinilla sahyadrica is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Medinilla sahyadrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla sahyadrica?

Medinilla sahyadrica

What is the common name of Medinilla sahyadrica?

Sahyadric medinilla

What are the natural habitats of Medinilla sahyadrica?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Nanu Sasidharan (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sasidh.' in the authors string.
P. Sujanapal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sujanapal' in the authors string.