Miconia obtusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
1518877
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Skean, Judd & Majure
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(3): 351. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005668
Common Names
- Miconia obtusifolia
- Obtusifolia Miconia
- Miconia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia obtusifolia (also called Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in tropical and subtropical climates. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia obtusifolia is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia obtusifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few weeks.
Where to Find Miconia obtusifolia
Miconia obtusifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Miconia obtusifolia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Miconia obtusifolia?
Miconia obtusifolia is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What is the average height of Miconia obtusifolia?
Miconia obtusifolia typically grows to a height of around 10-15 feet.
What is the scientific classification of Miconia obtusifolia?
Miconia obtusifolia belongs to the family Melastomataceae and the genus Miconia.
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,