Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
amplinodis
ID:
1083643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Umaña & Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5(1): 110 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082981



Common Names

  • Miconia Amplinodis
  • Amplinodis Miconia
  • Broad-noded Miconia


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Description

Miconia amplinodis (also called Large-noded Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in wet forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia amplinodis is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fuel and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia amplinodis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia amplinodis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but may need additional water in hot, dry climates. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Miconia amplinodis

Miconia amplinodis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304861: Based on the initial data import
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Gina Umaña Dodero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Umaña' in the authors string.