Miconia cleefii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleefii
ID:
1284644
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Uribe
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 11: 9[-10], fig. 1A (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283982
Common Names
- Miconia Cleefii
- Miconia Cleefii Tree
- Miconia Cleefii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia cleefii (also called Cleef's Miconia, among many other common names) is a small shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia cleefii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia cleefii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a terminal inflorescence. The flowers are followed by small, black, round berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia cleefii is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Miconia cleefii
Miconia cleefii can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Miconia cleefii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia cleefii?
Miconia cleefii
What is the natural habitat of Miconia cleefii?
It is native to Brazil and found in grasslands and open woodlands.
What are the characteristics of Miconia cleefii?
It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50321662: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Lorenzo Uribe Uribe (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Uribe' in the authors string.