Medinilla beamanii


Medinilla beamanii is a species in the genus Medinilla of the family Melastomataceae.

Etymology

Medinilla is named for José de Medinilla y Pineda, who was governor of Mauritius in 1820.
The species is named after John H. Beaman who first collected it in flower.

Description

Medinilla beamanii is a large evergreen shrub. The bright pink small flowers are produced in large panicles on pendant reddish stems. Fruits are rounded pink berries turning reddish when ripe.

Distribution

This plant is native to the island of Borneo.

Habitat

This species is typical of the shaded mountain rainforests and prefers moist, well-draining soils, at an altitude of above sea level.