Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
salicina
ID:
163307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi ex Regalado

Source:
ipni

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35(1): 41 (1990) (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162636



Common Names

  • Salicina Medinilla
  • Willow-leaved Medinilla
  • Medinilla salicina


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Description

Medinilla salicina (also called Philippine medinilla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla salicina is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flowerpots. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla salicina is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla salicina is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and needs regular watering. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the plant.

Where to Find Medinilla salicina

Medinilla salicina is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Medinilla salicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla salicina?

Medinilla salicina

What is the natural habitat of Medinilla salicina?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the flowering period of Medinilla salicina?

Flowering occurs from April to June

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Jacinto Cajayon Regalado (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regalado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940676-1: Based on the initial data import