Miconia peltifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peltifolia
ID:
1518901
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Goldenb. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 108. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005692
Common Names
- Miconia peltifolia
- Peltifolia Miconia
- Miconia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia peltifolia (also called Peltate Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia peltifolia has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for making rope and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Miconia peltifolia has white to pinkish-white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Miconia peltifolia are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings of Miconia peltifolia are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia peltifolia is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Miconia peltifolia
Miconia peltifolia can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Miconia peltifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia peltifolia?
Miconia peltifolia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia peltifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Miconia peltifolia?
Lemonade berry, lemon berry, and lemonade tree
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,