Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
venusta
ID:
160876

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ipni

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 69(1): 61 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160205



Common Names

  • Medinilla venusta
  • Venusta Medinilla
  • Pink Coral Plant


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Description

Medinilla venusta (also called Beautiful Medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical rainforests, lowland forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medinilla venusta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medinilla venusta is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in a container or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by air layering. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Medinilla venusta

Medinilla venusta is native to the Philippines and can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Medinilla venusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Medinilla venusta?

Medinilla venusta

What type of plant is Medinilla venusta?

A shrub

Where is Medinilla venusta native to?

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,