Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
albertobrenesii
ID:
1328686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamba & Almeda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 179(1): 41 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341140





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Description

Miconia albertobrenesii (also called 'Albertobrenesii', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Costa Rica. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia albertobrenesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia albertobrenesii has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia albertobrenesii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun and watered regularly. Pruning can be done to control the size and shape of the plant.

Where to Find Miconia albertobrenesii

Miconia albertobrenesii is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the wild in the Central Valley.

Miconia albertobrenesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia albertobrenesii?

Miconia albertobrenesii

What is the common name of Miconia albertobrenesii?

Albertobrenes's Miconia

What is the habitat of Miconia albertobrenesii?

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Diana Gamba: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamba' in the authors string.