Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
1330462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi) Judd, Bécquer & Majure

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8(2): 478 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342916



Common Names

  • Bearded Miconia
  • Bearded Melastome
  • Miconia barbata


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Description

Miconia barbata (also called Miconia barbata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Panama. It grows in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia barbata has small, yellow flowers with dark green, ovate leaves. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia barbata is a tropical evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Miconia barbata

Miconia barbata is found in the dry forests of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

Miconia barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia barbata?

Miconia barbata

What is the common name of Miconia barbata?

Barbed miconia

Where is Miconia barbata found?

Miconia barbata is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Eldis R. Bécquer Granados: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bécquer' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.