Miconia melastomoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melastomoides
ID:
1518833
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raddi) R.Goldenb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 104. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005624
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia melastomoides (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 melastomoides 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 melastomoides is white, with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia melastomoides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Miconia melastomoides
Miconia melastomoides is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.
Miconia melastomoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia melastomoides?
Miconia melastomoides
What is the natural habitat of Miconia melastomoides?
Miconia melastomoides is native to Central and South America.
What are the common names of Miconia melastomoides?
Miconia melastomoides is also known as the Melastomoid Miconia, Melastomoides Miconia, and Melastomoides 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,