Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
1274296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. xxiv. 434 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273634



Common Names

  • Sessile Medinilla
  • Sessile Flower
  • Sessile's Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla sessilis (also called Sessile Medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla sessilis is a small, white to pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla sessilis is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Medinilla sessilis

Medinilla sessilis is native to the Philippines.

Medinilla sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla sessilis?

Medinilla sessilis

What type of plant is Medinilla sessilis?

A flowering plant

Where is Medinilla sessilis found?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570450-1: Based on the initial data import