About Medinilla cumingii Naudin
Nomenclature and Classification
Medinilla cumingii Naudin, commonly known as the chandelier tree, is a flowering plant species belonging to the family Melastomataceae.
Native Range and Habitat
It is native to mossy forests of the Philippines, where it grows at altitudes between 700 and 1,000 m (2,300–3,300 ft).
Growth Form and Size
This species is a small shrub that reaches 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in height.
Foliage and Inflorescence
It produces leaves arranged in sets of three or four, and many-flowered hanging panicles that can grow up to 25 cm (9.8 in) long.
Fruit Characteristics
Its ripe fruits measure 5–7 mm in diameter, and range in color from pink to purplish to bluish-black.
