Miconia pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1518930
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 110. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005721
Common Names
- Miconia Pubescens
- Pubescens Miconia
- Pubescens Miconia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia pubescens (also called Miconia grandifolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 meters in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is found in moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia pubescens 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
Flower: Miconia pubescens has white to pinkish-white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Miconia pubescens are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings of Miconia pubescens are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia pubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Miconia pubescens prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Miconia pubescens
Miconia pubescens is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Miconia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia pubescens?
Miconia pubescens
What is the family of Miconia pubescens?
Melastomataceae
What is the habitat of Miconia pubescens?
Tropical rainforest
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,