Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
japurensis
ID:
158910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 5: 253 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158239



Common Names

  • Japurensis Miconia
  • Miconia Japurensis
  • Japurensis Miconia


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Description

Miconia japurensis (also called Japure miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, and is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,400 m.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia japurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia japurensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 20-25°C and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Miconia japurensis

Miconia japurensis is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Miconia japurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia japurensis?

Miconia japurensis

What are the common names of Miconia japurensis?

Japurá Miconia, Japurá Melastome

What is the natural habitat of Miconia japurensis?

Tropical 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,