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Medinilla

Medinilla

9.9
A tropical evergreen shrub with fleshy leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: medinilla
  • Many collectors appreciate the striking blooms of Medinilla species.

Examples

  • The gardener proudly displayed a new Medinilla plant in the greenhouse.

  • She watered her Medinilla each week to keep its leaves healthy and glossy.

  • The Medinilla plant thrives in warm climates.

  • She loves her Medinilla because of its beautiful flowers.

  • Many collectors appreciate the striking blooms of Medinilla species.

  • The gardener proudly displayed a new Medinilla plant in the greenhouse.

  • She watered her Medinilla each week to keep its leaves healthy and glossy.

Compounds

Medinilla magnifica
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical evergreen plant that often grows on trees and has large clusters of pink flowers and shiny leaves

Surface Forms

Medinilla singular
Medinillas plural

Etymology

Medinilla is the name of a group of tropical shrubs and comes from the Spanish surname Medinilla, after a governor named José de Medinilla. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Medinilla as a 'family name' for these plants, which is why many related species share the same name.