Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
leafoveolata
ID:
1518761

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Goldenb.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 100. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005552



Common Names

  • Miconia leafoveolata
  • Leafoveolata Miconia
  • Leafoveolata-Miconia


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Description

Miconia leafoveolata (also called 'Foveolate Miconia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests and montane forests. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia leafoveolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical climates. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia leafoveolata is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are light green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia leafoveolata is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Miconia leafoveolata

Miconia leafoveolata is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

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,