Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
oellgaardii
ID:
1256018

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Cotton

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(2): 181 (2000) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255356



Common Names

  • Miconia oellgaardii
  • Oellgaard's Miconia
  • Purple Miconia


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Description

Miconia oellgaardii (also called Oellgaard's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia oellgaardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia oellgaardii is white, with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia oellgaardii is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Miconia oellgaardii

Miconia oellgaardii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50178610: Based on the initial data import
Elvira Cotton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Cotton' in the authors string.