Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
umbellata
ID:
472910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 439 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472242



Common Names

  • Umbellata
  • Miersiella
  • Miersiella umbellata


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Description

Miersiella umbellata (also called 'Umbellate Miersiella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane forests, and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Miersiella umbellata is an ornamental plant used for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miersiella umbellata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are borne in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miersiella umbellata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained medium. Rooting hormone can be used to increase the chances of successful propagation.

Where to Find Miersiella umbellata

Miersiella umbellata can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Miersiella umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miersiella umbellata?

Miersiella umbellata

What type of plant is Miersiella umbellata?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Miersiella umbellata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Miersiella genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160723-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.