Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
becqueri
ID:
1328366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judd & Majure

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66(1): 76 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340820



Common Names

  • Miconia becqueri
  • Becquer's Miconia
  • Miconia Becquer


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Description

Miconia becqueri (also called Miconia becqueri, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia becqueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia becqueri is white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia becqueri is a small tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Miconia becqueri

Miconia becqueri can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Miconia becqueri FAQ

What is the common name of Miconia becqueri?

Becquer's miconia

What is the natural range of Miconia becqueri?

Venezuela and Colombia

What is the habitat of Miconia becqueri?

Moist montane 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

Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.