Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
brachycentra
ID:
158889

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gómez

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 69 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158218



Common Names

  • Brachycentra Miconia
  • Miconia of Brachycentra
  • Miconia brachycentra


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Synonyms

  • Tetrazygia brachycentra (Griseb.) C.Wright [unknown]
  • Tetrazygiopsis brachycentra (Griseb.) Borhidi [valid]
  • Graffenrieda brachycentra Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tetrazygia brachycentra setulifera Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Miconia brachycentra (also called Short-stalked Miconia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with light green leaves that are divided into many small, linear segments. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia brachycentra 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 brachycentra 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 brachycentra is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Miconia brachycentra

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

Miconia brachycentra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia brachycentra?

Miconia brachycentra

What are the common names of Miconia brachycentra?

Short-stalked Miconia, Short-stalked Melastome

What is the natural habitat of Miconia brachycentra?

Tropical 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,