Miconia leucandra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucandra
ID:
1518800
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) Judd & Ionta
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 102. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005591
Common Names
- Miconia leucandra
- Leucandra Miconia
- Miconia Leucandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia leucandra (also called White Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia leucandra has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia leucandra has white flowers with a yellow center and a red stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia leucandra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Miconia leucandra
Miconia leucandra is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Miconia leucandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia leucandra?
Miconia leucandra
What are the common names of Miconia leucandra?
White miconia, White miconia tree
What is the natural habitat of Miconia leucandra?
Tropical rainforests, cloud 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,