Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
158994

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gómez

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 69 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000158323



Common Names

  • Plicate Miconia
  • Miconia Plicata
  • Folded Miconia


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Synonyms

  • Calycogonium plicatum Griseb. [valid]

Description

Miconia plicata (also called Plicate Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with a pinnate venation and a leathery texture. It is found in humid forests and in shady areas of the Atlantic forest.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping due to its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally, as its leaves are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Miconia plicata flower is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, feathery plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia plicata is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Miconia plicata

Miconia plicata is found in the Caribbean region, including Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Miconia plicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia plicata?

Miconia plicata

What is the common name of Miconia plicata?

Plicate Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia plicata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,