Medinilla radicans var. quadrifolia
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A small slender tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk is 10-15 cm across. The leaves are dull green above and grey underneath. The flower petals are creamy pink. The ripe fruit are red.
Medinilla radicans and Medinilla quadrifolia are in The Plant List as separate unresolved names.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it has been recorded on Manus Island.
Countries/locations it is found in
Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit