Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
buntingii
ID:
1254655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 357 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253993



Common Names

  • Buntingii Miconia
  • Bunting's Miconia
  • Bunting Miconia


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Description

Miconia buntingii (also called Bunting's Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is a medium-sized shrub with white flowers and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia buntingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia buntingii has white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia buntingii is a perennial species of shrub native to Costa Rica. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of moisture. It prefers a bright, sunny location.

Where to Find Miconia buntingii

Miconia buntingii is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Miconia buntingii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Miconia buntingii?

Miconia buntingii prefers temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F)

What is the ideal humidity for Miconia buntingii?

Miconia buntingii prefers a humidity of 40-60%.

What is the ideal light intensity for Miconia buntingii?

Miconia buntingii prefers bright, indirect light.

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,

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