Medinilla sedifolia

Medinilla sedifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Medinilla
Species:
M. sedifolia
Binomial name
Medinilla sedifolia

Medinilla sedifolia is a perennial plant of the family Melastomataceae that grows primarily in Madagascar, but is occasionally used as a terrarium plant, an epiphyte mounting, or in hanging pots.[1] It is small for the genus, growing only 75–150 mm (3–6 in) tall.[1] The waxy evergreen leaves grow on a trailing stem. It flowers twice per year, the five petaled flowers are magenta, waxy to the touch, and about 15 mm (12 in) wide when fully grown.[2]

Stem and waxy leaves of Medinilla sedifolia
  1. ^ a b "Medinilla sedifolia". Brian's Botanicals. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
  2. ^ "Medinilla sedifolia". Kartuz Greenhouses. Retrieved 2015-07-21.