Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
caryophyllaea
ID:
1240045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 106 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239383



Common Names

  • Miconia
  • Pink Miconia
  • Miconia Caryophyllaea


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Description

Miconia caryophyllaea (also called the Clove Miconia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia caryophyllaea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miconia caryophyllaea are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia caryophyllaea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Where to Find Miconia caryophyllaea

Miconia caryophyllaea is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Miconia caryophyllaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia caryophyllaea?

Miconia caryophyllaea

What is the common name of Miconia caryophyllaea?

Caryophyllaea Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia caryophyllaea?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,