Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
karlkrugii
ID:
1327057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Majure & Judd

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7(1): 268 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339511



Common Names

  • Miconia karlkrugii
  • Karlkrugii Miconia
  • Karlkrugii Melastome


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Description

Miconia karlkrugii (also called Karl Krug's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia karlkrugii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia karlkrugii has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia karlkrugii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Miconia karlkrugii

Miconia karlkrugii is native to the Caribbean region, and can be found in the wild in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Miconia karlkrugii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia karlkrugii?

Miconia karlkrugii

What is the common name of Miconia karlkrugii?

Karl Krug's Miconia

Where is Miconia karlkrugii native to?

Venezuela

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

Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.