Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
lurida
ID:
1283774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 356, t. 71, fig. 1 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283112



Common Names

  • Miconia lurida
  • Lurid Miconia
  • Lurida Miconia


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Description

Miconia lurida (also called Dull Miconia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 m in height and has white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia lurida is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, and its leaves, which are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia lurida has white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia lurida is a tropical shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Miconia lurida

Miconia lurida is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Miconia lurida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia lurida?

Miconia lurida

What is the common name of Miconia lurida?

Dusky Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia lurida?

It is found in tropical rainforests and 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,

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