Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
1283307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 290, t. 60 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282645



Common Names

  • Cinerea Miconia
  • Miconia Cinerea
  • Cinerea Miconia


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Description

Miconia cinerea (also called Grey Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in lowland rainforest. It has white flowers and elliptic leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia cinerea 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

Miconia cinerea has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip and a greyish midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia cinerea is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Miconia cinerea

Miconia cinerea is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers.

Miconia cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia cinerea?

Miconia cinerea

What is the common name of Miconia cinerea?

Cinereous Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia cinerea?

Tropical rainforests

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