Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
dissitinervia
ID:
1277721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kriebel, Almeda & A.Estrada

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 56(31): 678 (-683; f (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277059



Common Names

  • Miconia dissitinervia
  • Widely-Nerved Miconia
  • Widely-Nerved Melastome


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Description

Miconia dissitinervia (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia dissitinervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia dissitinervia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia dissitinervia is a perennial shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Miconia dissitinervia

Miconia dissitinervia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Miconia dissitinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia dissitinervia?

Miconia dissitinervia

What is the common name of Miconia dissitinervia?

Miconia

What type of plant is Miconia dissitinervia?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Ricardo Kriebel (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kriebel' in the authors string.
Armando Estrada: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Estrada' in the authors string.