Miconia aptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aptera
ID:
1518510
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) R.Goldenb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 87. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005303
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Miconia aptera (also called Wingless Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest biome. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters in height and has white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia aptera is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties and is used to treat wounds, skin infections, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a source of food, as its leaves and fruits are edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia aptera is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Miconia aptera 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 aptera
Miconia aptera can be found in Costa Rica.
Miconia aptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia aptera?
Miconia aptera
What is the common name of Miconia aptera?
Wingless Miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia aptera?
Miconia aptera 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,