Miconia cephaloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephaloides
ID:
1518569
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 89. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005360
Common Names
- Miconia Cephaloides
- Miconia Cephaloides
- Miconia Cephaloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia cephaloides (also called ‘Mountain Miconia’, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is typically found in tropical forests, cloud forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia cephaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia cephaloides is white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia cephaloides can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For seeds, they should be sown in a well-draining mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Miconia cephaloides
Miconia cephaloides is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Miconia cephaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia cephaloides?
Miconia cephaloides
Where is Miconia cephaloides found?
Miconia cephaloides is found in the Caribbean region of Central America.
What is the growth habit of Miconia cephaloides?
Miconia cephaloides is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m in height.
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
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