Miconia acostae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acostae
ID:
1518481
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wurdack) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 85. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005276
Common Names
- Miconia acostae
- Acostae Miconia
- Acostae Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia acostae (also called 'Acosta's Miconia' and 'Purple Miconia Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central America. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia acostae is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber for construction, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia acostae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and glossy, evergreen leaves. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Miconia acostae can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For seeds, they should be sown in a well-draining mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Miconia acostae
Miconia acostae is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Miconia acostae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia acostae?
Miconia acostae
What is the natural habitat of Miconia acostae?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the uses of Miconia acostae?
The leaves of Miconia acostae are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
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,