Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
1258695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 2: 313 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258033



Common Names

  • Miconia Nitens
  • Nitens Miconia
  • Shiny Miconia


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Description

Miconia nitens (also called Shiny Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, shiny leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia nitens is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia nitens has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia nitens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and the cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Miconia nitens

Miconia nitens is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Miconia nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia nitens?

Miconia nitens

What is the natural habitat of Miconia nitens?

Tropical wet forests of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Miconia nitens?

The leaves are used for medicinal purposes

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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