Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
triochiton
ID:
159061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bodegom

Source:
ipni

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46(3): 561 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158390



Common Names

  • Medinilla Triochiton
  • Triochiton Medinilla
  • Medinilla Three-Lobed


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Description

Medinilla triochiton (also called Three-lobed Medinilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla triochiton is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Medinilla triochiton flower is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla triochiton can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Medinilla triochiton

Medinilla triochiton is native to the Philippines.

Medinilla triochiton FAQ

What is the common name of Medinilla triochiton?

Crimson Medinilla

What type of soil does Medinilla triochiton prefer?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Medinilla triochiton?

65-75 degrees Fahrenheit

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,