Miconia benthamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
1518535
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Naudin) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 88. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005326
Common Names
- Bentham's Miconia
- Miconia benthamii
- Miconia
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Miconia benthamii (also called Bentham's 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 benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia benthamii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Miconia benthamii can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Miconia benthamii
Miconia benthamii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Miconia benthamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia benthamii?
Miconia benthamii
What are the common names of Miconia benthamii?
Bentham's miconia, Hawaiian miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia benthamii?
Miconia benthamii is found in wet forests and bogs in Hawaii
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,