Miconia heterothrix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterothrix
ID:
1279828
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason & Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 16: 173 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279166
Common Names
- Miconia heterothrix
- Heterothrix Miconia
- Miconia Heterothrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia heterothrix (also called Miconia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia heterothrix is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an astringent and to treat skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Miconia heterothrix are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia heterothrix can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Miconia heterothrix
Miconia heterothrix is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.
Miconia heterothrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia heterothrix?
Miconia heterothrix
What is the common name of Miconia heterothrix?
Heterothrix miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia heterothrix?
Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50302622: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.