Miconia ostrina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ostrina
ID:
1518887
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 108. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005678
Common Names
- Miconia ostrina
- Ostrina Miconia
- Miconia Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia ostrina (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 ostrina is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia ostrina is white, with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white flowers.
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Miconia ostrina 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 ostrina
Miconia ostrina is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Miconia ostrina FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Miconia ostrina?
Miconia ostrina is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What is the average height of Miconia ostrina?
Miconia ostrina typically grows to a height of around 10-15 feet.
What is the scientific classification of Miconia ostrina?
Miconia ostrina 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,