Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
clementiana
ID:
1556197

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Bécquer & Majure

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(1): 103, fig. 4. 2017 [dt. 2018; publ. 25 Aug 2017 (online)] (as clementeana) (epublished)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035364



Common Names

  • Miconia clementiana
  • Clementiana Miconia
  • Miconia


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Description

Miconia clementiana (also called Clement's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10–30 cm (4–12 in). It is found in moist forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia clementiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia clementiana has purple flowers with a tubular shape and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have lanceolate leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia clementiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Miconia clementiana

Miconia clementiana can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Miconia clementiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia clementiana?

Miconia clementiana

What is the common name of Miconia clementiana?

Clement's Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia clementiana?

Dry and open areas in Mexico and Central America

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,