Miconia aguaclarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aguaclarensis
ID:
1518489
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wurdack) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 86. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005284
Common Names
- Miconia aguaclarensis
- Aguaclarensis Miconia
- Aguaclarensis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia aguaclarensis (also called 'Aguaclarense 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 aguaclarensis 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 aguaclarensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia aguaclarensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Miconia aguaclarensis
Miconia aguaclarensis is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
Miconia aguaclarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia aguaclarensis?
Miconia aguaclarensis
What is the common name of Miconia aguaclarensis?
Aguaclarensis Miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia aguaclarensis?
Miconia aguaclarensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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,