Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasae
ID:
158898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr. ex Cuatrec.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Trab. Mus. Nac. Ci. Nat., Ser. Bot. 26: 27 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158227



Common Names

  • Cuatrecasas' Miconia
  • Four-Cornered Miconia
  • Miconia Cuatrecasae


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Description

Miconia cuatrecasae (also called Cuatrecasas' Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia cuatrecasae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia cuatrecasae is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia cuatrecasae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Miconia cuatrecasae

Miconia cuatrecasae is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Miconia cuatrecasae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia cuatrecasae?

Miconia cuatrecasae

What are the common names of Miconia cuatrecasae?

Cuatrecasas' Miconia, Cuatrecasas' Melastome

What is the natural habitat of Miconia cuatrecasae?

Tropical moist montane forests

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158968-2: Based on the initial data import