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 (then known as the Marianne Islands) in 1820.Gledhill, David (2008). "The Names of Plants". Cambridge University Press. (hardback), (paperback). pp 253 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.
References
Medinilla beamanii; J.C. Regalado; in Blumea 35: 29. 1990 Catalogue of Life
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