Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
1518908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Ionta & Bécquer

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 109. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005699



Common Names

  • Miconia Pilifera
  • Pilifera Miconia
  • Pilifera Miconia Tree


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Description

Miconia pilifera (also called Pilifera miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is found in montane and cloud forests. It is a small shrub, growing to about 1 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia pilifera 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

The flower of Miconia pilifera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia pilifera 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 pilifera

Miconia pilifera can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Miconia pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia pilifera?

Miconia pilifera

What is the natural habitat of Miconia pilifera?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Miconia pilifera?

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,