Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cubatanensis
ID:
1254425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1, fasc. 5: 139, pl. 15 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253763



Common Names

  • Miconia cubatanensis
  • Cubatanensis Miconia
  • Miconia cubatanensis Tree


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Description

Miconia cubatanensis (also called Cuban miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Cuba. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. Its leaves are simple, ovate to oblong, and have a serrated margin. It is found in moist forests and thickets in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia cubatanensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive problems and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miconia cubatanensis are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia cubatanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Miconia cubatanensis

Miconia cubatanensis can be found in the tropical forests of Cuba.

Miconia cubatanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia cubatanensis?

Miconia cubatanensis

What are the common names of Miconia cubatanensis?

Cuban miconia, Cuban melastome

What is the natural habitat of Miconia cubatanensis?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, streambanks, and wet woods

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,

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