Status:
valid
Authors:
Skean, Judd & Majure
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(3): 351. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001513
Description
Miconia neoamygdalina (also called Neoamygdalina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia neoamygdalina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Miconia neoamygdalina are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miconia neoamygdalina is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Miconia neoamygdalina
Miconia neoamygdalina can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Miconia neoamygdalina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia neoamygdalina?
Miconia neoamygdalina
What type of plant is Miconia neoamygdalina?
It is a flowering shrub
Where does Miconia neoamygdalina grow?
It is native to Central America
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,