Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
platypoda
ID:
1252366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 72: 476 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251704



Common Names

  • Miconia platypoda
  • Platypoda Miconia
  • Miconia Platypoda


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Description

Miconia platypoda (also called Platypoda, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small shrub, reaching up to 2 meters in height with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical wet and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia platypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia platypoda is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia platypoda is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of light frosts. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Miconia platypoda

Miconia platypoda is native to the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.

Miconia platypoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia platypoda?

Miconia platypoda

What is the family of Miconia platypoda?

Melastomataceae

Where is Miconia platypoda found?

South America

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,

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