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Medinilla purpurea

Botanic Family

Melastomataceae

Author

Elmer ex Merrill

Common Names

Geographical Habitats

• Catanduanes
• Luzon - Philippines

Natural Habitats

• Montane forest

Flowering Times

Fruiting Times

Mostly glabrous scandent shrub with coriaceous leaves to 260mm x 120mm. Axillary flowerheads with flowers to 4mm long with red or purple bracts to 15mm x 10mm, 4 petals 10mm long. Fruit to 15mm long.

Further References

• Merrill