Melastomataceae FAMILY
Medinilla crassifolia
Medinilla crassifolia
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Medinilla crassifolia is an epiphytic shrub growing about 3 metres tall. The edible leaves and fruits are sometimes gathered from the wild for local consumption.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Malaysia.
HabitatAn epiphytic shrub, growing in trees in lowland to lower montane forest at elevations of 1,500 metres[ 334 Title Flora of Peninsula Malaysia Publication Author Website http://www.tfbc.frim.gov.my Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description In the process of being assembled (15/07/09), it is currently a series of check sheets giving species name, brief description, habitat and high quality photos of the plants. ].