Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
indicoviolacea
ID:
1328319

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamba, Almeda & Alvear

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 177(3): 171 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340773



Common Names

  • Miconia indicoviolacea
  • Indicoviolacea Miconia
  • Indicoviolacea Tree


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Description

Miconia indicoviolacea (also called Indian Miconia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the dry regions of the western United States and Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia indicoviolacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia indicoviolacea has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia indicoviolacea is a small tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Miconia indicoviolacea

Miconia indicoviolacea can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Miconia indicoviolacea FAQ

What is the common name of Miconia indicoviolacea?

Indigo-violet miconia

What is the natural range of Miconia indicoviolacea?

Venezuela and Colombia

What is the habitat of Miconia indicoviolacea?

Moist montane forests

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.
Marcela Alvear: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alvear' in the authors string.
Diana Gamba: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamba' in the authors string.