Miconia chrysocoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysocoma
ID:
1281339
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 251 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280677
Common Names
- Miconia chrysocoma
- Golden-Haired Miconia
- Golden-Haired False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia chrysocoma (also called 'Miconia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia chrysocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia chrysocoma is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Miconia chrysocoma is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location and kept moist until they root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Miconia chrysocoma
Miconia chrysocoma can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Miconia chrysocoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia chrysocoma?
Miconia chrysocoma
What is the family of Miconia chrysocoma?
Melastomataceae
Where is Miconia chrysocoma found?
Colombia
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,
References
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158899-2: Based on the initial data import