Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoehne
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1, fasc. 5: 131, pl. 14 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282142
Common Names
- Miconia
- Nambyquarae
- Nambyquara Miconia
Description
Miconia nambyquarae (also called Nambyquara Miconia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Brazil. It has small purple flowers and narrow, elongated leaves. It is found in tropical forests and scrublands, and is tolerant of high temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia nambyquarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia nambyquarae is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miconia nambyquarae is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Miconia nambyquarae
Miconia nambyquarae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Miconia nambyquarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia nambyquarae?
Miconia nambyquarae
What is the common name of Miconia nambyquarae?
Nambyquara Miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia nambyquarae?
It is native to Brazil
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,