Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
theresae
ID:
1318708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernando

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 113: 146. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331162





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Description

Medinilla theresae (also called Theresa's Medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and humid habitats, such as savannas and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla theresae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla theresae has small pink flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla theresae is a shrub native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Medinilla theresae

Medinilla theresae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, mainly in the Philippines.

Medinilla theresae FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Medinilla theresae?

Medinilla theresae prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Medinilla theresae?

Medinilla theresae prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Medinilla theresae?

Medinilla theresae prefers a humidity level of 50-70%

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

Edwino S. Fernando (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernando' in the authors string.