Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
161676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 105 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161005



Common Names

  • Woolly Miconia
  • Hairy Miconia
  • Lanuginosa Miconia


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Description

Miconia lanuginosa (also called Downy Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It has opposite, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Miconia lanuginosa flower is a small, white flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia lanuginosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Miconia lanuginosa

Miconia lanuginosa can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Miconia lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia lanuginosa?

Miconia lanuginosa

What is the common name of Miconia lanuginosa?

Woolly Miconia

What is the habitat of Miconia lanuginosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and moist shrubland.

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

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:572652-1: Based on the initial data import