Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
berryi
ID:
158885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
ipni

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 13: 158 (-159) (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158214



Common Names

  • Berry Miconia
  • Miconia of Berry
  • Miconia berryi


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Description

Miconia berryi (also called Berry's 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 berryi 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 berryi 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 berryi 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 berryi

Miconia berryi is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Miconia berryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia berryi?

Miconia berryi

What are the common names of Miconia berryi?

Berry's miconia, berry's miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia berryi?

Miconia berryi 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,