Miconia reptans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
1542297
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Goldenb. & Reginato) R.Goldenb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 72(4): 403. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023645
Common Names
- Reptans Miconia
- Reptans Miconia Tree
- Reptans Miconia Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia reptans (also called Creeping Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree with opposite leaves, white flowers and globose fruits. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in lowland rainforest and montane forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia reptans is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia reptans is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia reptans is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Miconia reptans
Miconia reptans is native to tropical South America and is found in many countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Miconia reptans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia reptans?
Miconia reptans
What is the common name of Miconia reptans?
Reptant Miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia reptans?
Tropical moist forests
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,