Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
machinazana
ID:
163110

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Ulloa & D.A.Neill

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 12: 36 (35-44; figs. 1-4, map (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162439



Common Names

  • Miconia machinazana
  • White veined miconia
  • Miconia velloziana


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Description

Miconia machinazana (also called Machinazana miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and plenty of sunlight.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia machinazana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia machinazana is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia machinazana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Miconia machinazana

Miconia machinazana is native to the Amazon rainforest in Peru and can be found in the wild.

Miconia machinazana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia machinazana?

Miconia machinazana

What is the family of Miconia machinazana?

Melastomataceae

What is the natural habitat of Miconia machinazana?

Tropical moist 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,

References

María del Carmen Ulloa Ulloa (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ulloa' in the authors string.
David Neill (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Neill' in the authors string.