Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
maestrensis
ID:
1330465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judd, Bécquer & Majure

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8(2): 487 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342919



Common Names

  • Maestre's Miconia
  • Maestre's Melastome
  • Miconia maestrensis


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Description

Miconia maestrensis (also called Miconia maestrensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Panama. It grows in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia maestrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia maestrensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia maestrensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Miconia maestrensis

Miconia maestrensis is found in the dry forests of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

Miconia maestrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia maestrensis?

Miconia maestrensis

What is the common name of Miconia maestrensis?

Maestren's miconia

Where is Miconia maestrensis found?

Miconia maestrensis is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

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.