Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
1269626

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cub. : 48 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268964



Common Names

  • Miconia cubensis
  • Miconia remotiflora
  • Miconia baracoensis


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Description

Miconia cubensis (also called Cuban miconia, among many other common names) is a species of miconia in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub that grows in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia cubensis has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia cubensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a warm, humid climate.

Where to Find Miconia cubensis

Miconia cubensis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, including in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Miconia cubensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia cubensis?

Miconia cubensis

What is the common name of Miconia cubensis?

Unknown

Where is Miconia cubensis native to?

Cuba

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,