Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
grisea
ID:
1080316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42(1): 147 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079654



Common Names

  • Miconia Grisea
  • Grisea Miconia
  • Miconia Miconia


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Description

Miconia grisea (also called Cachimbo-da-serra-grande, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 10 m. It is native to the Amazon basin and is found in moist forests as well as in disturbed areas. Its leaves are oval-shaped, with a smooth surface and a pointed tip, and its flowers are white, with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia grisea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in tropical regions. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia grisea is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia grisea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is an evergreen plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Miconia grisea

Miconia grisea is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

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,

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