Miconia leptantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptantha
ID:
1269572
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(17): 35 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268910
Common Names
- Miconia leptantha
- Leptantha Miconia
- Leptantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia leptantha (also called Slender-flowered Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical moist forests, montane forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia leptantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia leptantha has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Miconia leptantha: This species is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Once established, the plants can tolerate full sun and can be grown in a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Miconia leptantha
Miconia leptantha can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Miconia leptantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia leptantha?
Miconia leptantha
What is the common name of Miconia leptantha?
Unknown
Where is Miconia leptantha native to?
Southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
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
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:159259-2: Based on the initial data import