Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
furfuracea
ID:
1259157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 9: 54, in obs. (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258495



Common Names

  • Miconia furfuracea
  • Furry Miconia
  • Furry Velvet Tree


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Description

Miconia furfuracea (also called 'Furry Miconia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub. It is native to South America, where it is found in wet, sandy soils in open areas. It has small, delicate, dark green leaves and small, bright yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia furfuracea is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia furfuracea has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are followed by small, round, purple berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia furfuracea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on the surface of moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Miconia furfuracea

Miconia furfuracea is found in wet meadows, marshes, bogs, and wet woods in tropical Asia and Africa.

Miconia furfuracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia furfuracea?

Miconia furfuracea

What is the common name of Miconia furfuracea?

Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia furfuracea?

It is found in moist, tropical forests

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,