Miconia epibaterium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epibaterium
ID:
1518655
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 94. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005446
Common Names
- Miconia epibaterium
- Epibaterium Miconia
- Epibaterium Velvet Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia epibaterium (also called Epibaterium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 6–10 m. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and is found in the understory of moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia epibaterium is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia epibaterium is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia epibaterium is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a humid environment and should be kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Miconia epibaterium
Miconia epibaterium is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Miconia epibaterium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia epibaterium?
Miconia epibaterium
Where is Miconia epibaterium native to?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Miconia epibaterium?
It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall
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,