Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
puracencis
ID:
1265741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 8: 170 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265079



Common Names

  • Puracencis Miconia
  • Puracenca Miconia
  • Miconia Puracencis


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Description

Miconia puracencis (also called Purace Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia puracencis is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia puracencis has white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, succulent stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia puracencis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Miconia puracencis

Miconia puracencis is native to the tropical forests of Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Miconia puracencis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia puracencis?

Miconia puracencis

What is the natural habitat of Miconia puracencis?

Miconia puracencis is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the flowering period of Miconia puracencis?

The flowering period of Miconia puracencis is from April to June.

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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