Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
poiretii
ID:
1041401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) M.Gómez

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Dicc. Bot. Nom. Vulg. Cub. Puerto-Riquenos : 42 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040739



Common Names

  • Miconia poiretii
  • Poiretii Miconia
  • Miconia


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Description

Miconia poiretii (also called Poiret's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia poiretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia poiretii has white flowers with yellow anthers that are clustered in terminal panicles. The seeds are small, ovoid, and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia poiretii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Miconia poiretii

Miconia poiretii is native to Central and 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,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Manuel Gómez de la Maza y Jiménez (1867-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gómez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:159534-2: Based on the initial data import