Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
caesia
ID:
1080222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. & Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 116 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079560



Common Names

  • Gray Miconia
  • Caesia Miconia
  • Miconia Caesia


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Description

Miconia caesia (also called Blue Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon region of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It usually grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia caesia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia caesia is a small, white to pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia caesia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Miconia caesia

Miconia caesia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and 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,

References

Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158834-2: Based on the initial data import