Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
osaensis
ID:
1286249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aguilar, Kriebel & Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 59(10): 490 (489-495 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285587



Common Names

  • Miconia
  • Osaensis
  • Miconia Osaensis


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Description

Miconia osaensis (also called Osa Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama and it is found in moist montane forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to 5 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia osaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia osaensis is a white or yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia osaensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in partial shade and water regularly.

Where to Find Miconia osaensis

Miconia osaensis is native to the tropical forests of Central America.

Miconia osaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia osaensis?

Miconia osaensis

What are the common names of Miconia osaensis?

Osaensis, Osa Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia osaensis?

Mountain forests, thickets, and grasslands

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

Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.
Ricardo Kriebel (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kriebel' in the authors string.
Reinaldo Aguilar (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguilar' in the authors string.