Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
caudiculata
ID:
1249237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 448 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248575



Common Names

  • Caudiculata Miconia
  • Caudiculata Miconia Vine
  • Caudiculata Miconia Plant


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Description

Miconia caudiculata (also called Caudiculate Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as grasslands, forests and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia caudiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia caudiculata has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia caudiculata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Miconia caudiculata

Miconia caudiculata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Miconia caudiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia caudiculata?

Miconia caudiculata

What is the common name of Miconia caudiculata?

Tail-leaved Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia caudiculata?

It is native to tropical regions 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,

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