Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
1416728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Judd, Bécquer & Majure

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66(3): 245 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429193



Common Names

  • Miconia
  • Miconia maculata
  • M. maculata


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Uses & Benefits

Miconia maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia maculata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia maculata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Miconia maculata

Miconia maculata is native to South America and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Miconia maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia maculata?

Miconia maculata

What is the common name of Miconia maculata?

Spotted Miconia

What type of plant is Miconia maculata?

Miconia maculata is a shrub

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.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
Eldis R. Bécquer Granados: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bécquer' in the authors string.
Lucas C. Majure: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Majure' in the authors string.