Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
baracoana
ID:
158883

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gómez

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 68 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158212



Common Names

  • Baracoa Miconia
  • Miconia of Baracoa
  • Miconia baracoana


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Synonyms

  • Calycogonium clidemioides Griseb. [valid]

Description

Miconia baracoana (also called Baracoa Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as tropical rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia baracoana is used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Miconia baracoana flower is small and white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia baracoana is a shrub native to the Caribbean islands and Central and South America. It is an evergreen plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but may require more frequent watering. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Miconia baracoana

Miconia baracoana is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Miconia baracoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia baracoana?

Miconia baracoana

What are the common names of Miconia baracoana?

Baracoa miconia, baracoa miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia baracoana?

Miconia baracoana is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

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,