Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
1279829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 16: 179 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279167



Common Names

  • Miconia mcvaughii
  • Mcvaughii Miconia
  • Miconia Mcvaughii


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Description

Miconia mcvaughii (also called McVaughii, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia mcvaughii is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an astringent and to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Miconia mcvaughii are white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia mcvaughii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Prune as needed to maintain shape.

Where to Find Miconia mcvaughii

Miconia mcvaughii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.

Miconia mcvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia mcvaughii?

Miconia mcvaughii

What is the common name of Miconia mcvaughii?

McVaugh's miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia mcvaughii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and canyons in the southwestern United States

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,

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