About Medinilla malabarica
Medinilla malabarica (Medinilla malabarica) is a shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family (Melastome family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Medinilla malabarica
- Genus
- Medinilla
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and Shola forests
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-December
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Botanical family
Melastomataceae
Melastome family
Medinilla malabarica belongs to the Melastomataceae family.
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