Medinilla magnifica
COMMON NAME | Showy medinilla or
Philippine orchid (although not an orchid) |
TYPE | Shrub |
FAMILY | Melastomataceae |
NOTES | An epiphytic tropical
evergreen shrub that grows to 8’ tall in its native habitat. Small pink to coral red flowers appear in
drooping panicles (to 18” long) hooded by large, showy, leaf-like, light pink
bracts that keep the individual flowers dry. Large, ovate to oblong,
prominently veined, leathery green leaves to 8-12” long. Succulent, 4-angled
stems. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Philippines |
NATIVE HABITAT | Found growing in part
shade locations out of soil pockets on rain forest trees or in the ground in
clearings. |
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