Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
161655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
ipni

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 16: 132 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000160984



Common Names

  • Chestnut Miconia
  • Chestnut Tree
  • Chestnut Melastome


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Synonyms

  • Acinodendron castaneiflorum (Naudin) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Miconia castaneifolia (also called Chestnut Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It has opposite, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant and also in traditional medicine. It is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves are used as a poultice to treat wounds and sores. The leaves are also used to make a tea which is used to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miconia castaneifolia are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia castaneifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Miconia castaneifolia

Miconia castaneifolia is native to Brazil.

Miconia castaneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia castaneifolia?

Miconia castaneifolia

What is the common name of Miconia castaneifolia?

Chestnut Miconia

What is the habitat of Miconia castaneifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and moist shrubland.

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,