Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
acinodendron
ID:
1254124

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sweet

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit.: 159 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253462



Common Names

  • Miconia acinodendron
  • Acinodendron Miconia
  • Spiny-branched Miconia


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Description

Miconia acinodendron (also called Acinodendron Miconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves native to Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia acinodendron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia acinodendron has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia acinodendron is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 3-6 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Miconia acinodendron

Miconia acinodendron is native to Colombia.

Miconia acinodendron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia acinodendron?

Miconia acinodendron

What is the common name of Miconia acinodendron?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Miconia acinodendron?

Tropical forests

Species in the Miconia genus

Miconia alborosea, Miconia berryi, Miconia boxii, Miconia cuatrecasae, Miconia eremita, Miconia haughtii, Miconia japurensis, Miconia lithophila, Miconia picinguabensis, Miconia cipoensis, Miconia renneri, Miconia castaneifolia, Miconia lanuginosa, Miconia shepherdii, Miconia kollmannii, Miconia baumgratziana, Miconia labiakiana, Miconia walterjuddii, Miconia pycnantha, Miconia johnwurdackiana, Miconia carvalhoana, Miconia kriegeriana, Miconia michelangeliana, Miconia manauara, Miconia machinazana, Miconia grandifoliata, Miconia fictilis, Miconia lennartanderssonii, Miconia cinereiformis, Miconia curvipila, Miconia ellipsoidea, Miconia lanceifolia, Miconia portoricensis, Miconia rubrisetulosa, Miconia scabrosa, Miconia scalpta, Miconia tetraptera, Miconia woodsii, Miconia hottensis, Miconia navifolia, Miconia dorsaliporosa, Miconia mazatecana, Miconia acunae, Miconia bicolor, Miconia bucherae, Miconia javorkaeana, Miconia lenticellata, Miconia perelegans, Miconia rhombifolia, Miconia uninervis,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sweet' in the authors string.