Miconia rufoalpestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufoalpestris
ID:
1512193
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skean, Judd & Majure
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(3): 352. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001517
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia rufoalpestris (also called 'Rufous-winged Miconia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has a rounded habit and grows to a height of up to 4 m (13 ft). Its leaves are glossy green, oval-shaped and have a lemon scent when crushed. It produces yellow flowers with five petals and red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia rufoalpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in coffee plantations.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Miconia rufoalpestris are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia rufoalpestris is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.
Where to Find Miconia rufoalpestris
Miconia rufoalpestris can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Miconia rufoalpestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia rufoalpestris?
Miconia rufoalpestris
What is the common name of Miconia rufoalpestris?
Rufoalpestris Miconia
Where is Miconia rufoalpestris native to?
Brazil
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,