Medinilla sedifolia


Medinilla sedifolia is a perennial plant of the family Melastomataceae that grows primarily in Madagascar, but is occasionally used as a terrarium plant, an epiphyte mounting, or in hanging pots. It is small for the genus, growing only tall. The waxy evergreen leaves grow on a trailing stem. It flowers twice per year, the five petaled flowers are magenta, waxy to the touch, and about wide when fully grown.

Etymology

Medinilla is named for José de Medinilla y Pineda, who was governor of Mauritius in 1820.