Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
subviridis
ID:
1274862

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. xxxiii. 101 (1952).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274200



Common Names

  • Medinilla Subviridis
  • Green Medinilla
  • Subvirid Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla subviridis (also called Subviridis medinilla, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla subviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla subviridis has small, white flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are ovate-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla subviridis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. Plant in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Medinilla subviridis

Medinilla subviridis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Medinilla subviridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla subviridis?

Medinilla subviridis

What is the common name of Medinilla subviridis?

Green-flowered Medinilla

What type of plant is Medinilla subviridis?

Shrub

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,