Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
succulenta
ID:
160851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth. ex Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1(2): 18 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160180



Common Names

  • Succulent Medinilla
  • Fleshy Medinilla
  • Jelly Medinilla


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Description

Medinilla succulenta (also called Showy Medinilla, Philippine Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical moist forests. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It has large, bright pink flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla succulenta is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla succulenta is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Medinilla succulenta is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings of Medinilla succulenta are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla succulenta is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with several leaves and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Medinilla succulenta

Medinilla succulenta can be found in the Philippines.

Medinilla succulenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla succulenta?

Medinilla succulenta

What is the common name of Medinilla succulenta?

Succulent medinilla

Where is Medinilla succulenta found?

Medinilla succulenta 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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:570470-1: Based on the initial data import