Miconia filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1518668
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 95. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005459
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Miconia filiformis (also called 'Filiform Miconia' or 'Filiform Flower Miconia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia filiformis 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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Miconia filiformis can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Miconia filiformis
Miconia filiformis is native to Central and South America.
Miconia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia filiformis?
Miconia filiformis
Where is Miconia filiformis native to?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Miconia filiformis?
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,