Description
Miconia chapensis (also called Miconia chapensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with smooth, greyish bark. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, dark green in color, and up to 8 cm long. It is found in the tropical forests of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia chapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia chapensis has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round seed capsules. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miconia chapensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.