Miconia gracilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilifolia
ID:
1518691
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ionta & Judd
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 96. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005482
Common Names
- Miconia gracilifolia
- Graceful-leaved Miconia
- Graceful Miconia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia gracilifolia (also called slender-leaved miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, at elevations of 0–1,500 m (0–4,921 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Miconia gracilifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Miconia gracilifolia has white to pinkish-white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Miconia gracilifolia are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings of Miconia gracilifolia are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia gracilifolia is a shrub or small tree native to tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Miconia gracilifolia
Miconia gracilifolia is found in the highlands of Colombia and Ecuador.
Miconia gracilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia gracilifolia?
Miconia gracilifolia
What is the common name of Miconia gracilifolia?
Gracilifolia
Where is Miconia gracilifolia found?
Central and South America
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,