Medinilla erpetina Triana

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Synonyms

• Erpetina radicans Naudin 

Description

Medinilla erpetina (also called creeping medinilla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical lowland forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers with pink bracts and creeping branches.

Uses & Benefits

Medinilla erpetina is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Medinilla erpetina has small, pinkish-white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons and a pair of small, pointed leaves.

Medinilla erpetina (Climbing Medinilla, Climbing Grape, Erpetina Medinilla) - Uses, Benefits & Common Names (selinawamucii.com)