Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
bordoncilloana
ID:
159262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lozano & M.E.Morales

Source:
ipni

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 23(Supl. Esp.): 85 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158591



Common Names

  • Miconia bordoncilloana
  • Bordoncillo Miconia
  • Miconia bordoncilloana


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Description

Miconia bordoncilloana (also called Bordoncillo, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters tall, with white flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia bordoncilloana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Miconia bordoncilloana flower is a bright purple color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia bordoncilloana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Miconia bordoncilloana

Miconia bordoncilloana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.

Miconia bordoncilloana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia bordoncilloana?

Miconia bordoncilloana

What is the common name of Miconia bordoncilloana?

Bordoncilloana Miconia

What type of plant is Miconia bordoncilloana?

Tree

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

The Plant List v1.1 record ifn-72446: Based on the initial data import
María Eugenia Morales-Puentes (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Morales' in the authors string.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.