Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
michelangeliana
ID:
163088

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Goldenb. & L.Kollmann

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55(2): 139 (-141; fig. 1A-G, (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162417



Common Names

  • Miconia Michelangeliana
  • Michelangeliana Miconia
  • Michelangeliana Tree


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Description

Miconia michelangeliana (also called Michelangelo Miconia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 8 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, opposite, elliptic-lanceolate, and measure up to 10 cm in length. It is found in Atlantic forest vegetation, in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia michelangeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia michelangeliana is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia michelangeliana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Miconia michelangeliana

Miconia michelangeliana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Miconia michelangeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia michelangeliana?

Miconia michelangeliana

What is the family of Miconia michelangeliana?

Melastomataceae

What is the natural habitat of Miconia michelangeliana?

Tropical moist forests

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

Renato Goldenberg (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Goldenb.' in the authors string.
Ludovic Jean Charles Kollmann (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Kollmann' in the authors string.