| Common Classification | |||
| Common Names | Medinilla, Malaysian Orchid, Rose Grape, Chandelier Tree. | ||
| Name in Sinhalese | Mal Bovitiya, Madinilla | ||
| Categories | Ornamental, Shrub | ||
| Scientific Classification | |||
| Family | Melastomataceae | ||
| Genus | Medinilla | ||
| Species | M. cummingii | ||
| Scientific Names | Medinilla cummingii, Medinilla Myriantha * (unresolved) | ||
| Status | |||
| Culinary / Edible | No | ||
| Use as Medicament | No | ||
| Poisoned / Toxin | No | ||
| Description | |||
| Origin | Medinilla plant is native to Philippine and Taiwan.It is introduced plant to Sri Lanka and nowadays, cultivated as a ornamental plant in home gardens. | ||
| Identification | See related species | ||
Medinilla Leaves
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| Related species | Heen Bovitiya Ma Bovitiya Mal Bovitya Medinilla magnifica | ||
