Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rubripila
ID:
1518967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) Judd & Ionta

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 112. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005758



Common Names

  • Miconia rubripila
  • Rubripila Miconia
  • Miconia Rubripila


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Description

Miconia rubripila (also called Miconia rubripila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest of Colombia and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia rubripila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia rubripila is a white or pinkish-white color. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut and the seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia rubripila 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 rubripila

Miconia rubripila is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Miconia rubripila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia rubripila?

Miconia rubripila

What is the common name of Miconia rubripila?

Red-haired Miconia

Where is Miconia rubripila found?

Miconia rubripila is found in Central America.

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,