Miconia grenadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grenadensis
ID:
1518695
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Penneys & Judd) Penneys
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 96. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005486
Common Names
- Miconia grenadensis
- Grenada Miconia
- Grenada-Miconia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia grenadensis (also called Grenada Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Grenada. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia grenadensis 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 grenadensis has white to pinkish-white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Miconia grenadensis are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings of Miconia grenadensis are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia grenadensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Miconia grenadensis
Miconia grenadensis is native to the highlands of Colombia and Ecuador.
Miconia grenadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia grenadensis?
Miconia grenadensis
Where is Miconia grenadensis native to?
The Caribbean
What is the growth habit of Miconia grenadensis?
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,