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Medinilla magnifica Lindl.
| Family Name: | Melastomataceae |
| Common Name: | Javanese Rhododendron, Love Plant, Rose Grape, Magnifica Medinilla, Showy medinilla, Kapa-kapa, 粉苞酸脚杆 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub, Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines, Java |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Epiphytic erect shrub which grows to a maximum of 2.5 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Matured leaves are dark green glossy, with leathery texture about 30cm long and 20–25 cm wide. Each leaf has 9–13 nerves which run from the mid rib to the margin or tip of the leaf. |
| Stems | Stems are succulent and 4 angled. The weight of its heavy inflorescence causes it to appear drooping. |
| Flowers | Flowers are small pink to coral red which cluster together in a long dropping panicle and grow like bunches of grapes. Flower clusters are attached to large showy pink bracts. |
| Habitat | Growing on tropical rainforest trees or on the forest floor in partial shade. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 924 |
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| Species ID | 2218 |
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