Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
polytopica
ID:
1082510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 477 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081848



Common Names

  • Polytopica Miconia
  • Miconia Polytopica
  • Polytopica Miconia Plant


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Description

Miconia polytopica (also called Polytopica Miconia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows up to 8 meters tall and has large, dark green leaves. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia polytopica has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a shade tree, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture. It can also be used as a source of food for animals, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fuel for cooking and heating.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Miconia polytopica sub. polytopica
Miconia polytopica sub. ayacuchensis Wurdack
Miconia polytopica sub. huanucensis Wurdack

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia polytopica is white, with a yellow center and a diameter of approximately 5 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia polytopica is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Miconia polytopica

Miconia polytopica can be found in the tropical forests of 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,

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