Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
limoides
ID:
1327059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Majure & Judd

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 7(1): 269 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339513



Common Names

  • Miconia limoides
  • Limoides Miconia
  • Limoides Melastome


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Description

Miconia limoides (also called Limy Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia limoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia limoides has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia limoides is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Miconia limoides

Miconia limoides is native to the Caribbean region, and can be found in the wild in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Miconia limoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia limoides?

Miconia limoides

What is the common name of Miconia limoides?

Limoides Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia limoides?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama

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.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.