flowers of Medinilla
| 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. formosana | ||
| Scientific Names | Medinilla formosana | ||
| Status | |||
| Culinary / Edible | No | ||
| Use as Medicament | No | ||
| Poisoned / Toxin | No | ||
| Description | |||
| Origin | Medinilla plant is native to Philipine and Taiwan and cultivated as a ornamental plant in home gardens in Sri lanka. | ||
| Identification | See related species | ||
 | Medinilla Leaves and buds | ||
| Related species | Heen Bovitiya Ma Bovitiya Mal Bovitya | ||
