Miconia pycnaster - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnaster
ID:
1518935
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tutin) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 110. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005726
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Miconia pycnaster (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 pycnaster is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia pycnaster is white or pinkish, with four petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Miconia pycnaster 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 pycnaster prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Miconia pycnaster
Miconia pycnaster is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Miconia pycnaster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia pycnaster?
Miconia pycnaster
What is the family of Miconia pycnaster?
Melastomataceae
What is the habitat of Miconia pycnaster?
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,