Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
hildeana
ID:
1326583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kriebel & Almeda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17(1): 60 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339037



Common Names

  • Miconia Hildeana
  • Hildeana Miconia
  • Hildeana Melastome


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Description

Miconia hildeana (also called Hilde's Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 6 m tall, native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,200–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia hildeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, wounds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia hildeana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia hildeana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of frost and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Miconia hildeana

Miconia hildeana is native to Central America, including Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Miconia hildeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia hildeana?

Miconia hildeana

What is the natural habitat of Miconia hildeana?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Miconia hildeana?

Late spring to early summer

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Ricardo Kriebel (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kriebel' in the authors string.