Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
macayana
ID:
1254905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judd & Skean

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Florida State Mus., Biol. Sci. 32: 145 (1987) (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254243



Common Names

  • Miconia macayana
  • Macayana Miconia
  • Macayana Miconia


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Description

Miconia macayana (also called Macaya Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves. Native to Haiti, it grows in wet, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia macayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia macayana is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are short and have a tuft of white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia macayana is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Miconia macayana

Miconia macayana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Miconia macayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia macayana?

Miconia macayana

What type of plant is Miconia macayana?

Miconia macayana is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae.

Where is Miconia macayana found?

Miconia macayana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

James D. Skean (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skean' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934212-1: Based on the initial data import