Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
acunagalei
ID:
1331289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judd, Bécquer & Majure

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 176(7): 620 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343743



Common Names

  • Acunagale's Miconia
  • Miconia acunagalei
  • Acunagale's Melastome


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Description

Miconia acunagalei (also called Acunagale's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Central America, and is found in Costa Rica and Panama. It typically grows in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia acunagalei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia acunagalei has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia acunagalei is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Miconia acunagalei

Miconia acunagalei can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Miconia acunagalei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia acunagalei?

Miconia acunagalei

What is the common name of Miconia acunagalei?

Acunagalei Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia acunagalei?

Tropical moist 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

Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Eldis R. Bécquer Granados: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bécquer' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.