Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
refracta
ID:
1518946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) R.Goldenb.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 111. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005737



Common Names

  • Miconia refracta
  • Refracta Miconia
  • Miconia Refracta


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Description

Miconia refracta (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 refracta 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 refracta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia refracta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Miconia refracta

Miconia refracta is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also found in some parts of Mexico.

Miconia refracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia refracta?

Miconia refracta

What is the natural habitat of Miconia refracta?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Miconia refracta?

Lemonade berry, lemon berry, and lemonade tree

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,