Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 104. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005611
Common Names
- Miconia macrosperma
- Macrosperma Miconia
- Miconia Macrosperma
Description
Miconia macrosperma (also called Miconia microphylla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia macrosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia macrosperma is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miconia macrosperma can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.
Where to Find Miconia macrosperma
Miconia macrosperma can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Miconia macrosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia macrosperma?
Miconia macrosperma
What is the natural habitat of Miconia macrosperma?
Miconia macrosperma is native to Central and South America.
What are the common names of Miconia macrosperma?
Miconia macrosperma is also known as the Large-Seed Miconia, Macrosperma Miconia, and Macrosperma Melastome.
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,