Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
kriegeriana
ID:
163073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baumgratz & Chiaveg.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 20(2): 484 (483-486; fig. 1) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162402



Common Names

  • Krieger's Miconia
  • Miconia Tree
  • Miconia kriegeriana


Searching for Miconia kriegeriana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Miconia kriegeriana (also called 'Krieger's Miconia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia kriegeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Miconia kriegeriana has white flowers and black seeds. The seedlings have a light green color.

Searching for Miconia kriegeriana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia kriegeriana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Miconia kriegeriana

Miconia kriegeriana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo.

Miconia kriegeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia kriegeriana?

Miconia kriegeriana

What is the common name of Miconia kriegeriana?

Krieger's miconia

What are the natural habitats of Miconia kriegeriana?

Rainforests, cloud forests, and 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

José Fernando A. Baumgratz (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baumgratz' in the authors string.
Berenice Chiavegatto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiaveg.' in the authors string.