Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
santanana
ID:
1262340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Judd & Skean

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 101 fig (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261678



Common Names

  • Santana Miconia
  • Miconia santanana
  • Santana Miconi


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Description

Miconia santanana (also called Santanana's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub, up to 4 m tall, native to tropical South America. It is found in open areas, at altitudes of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia santanana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia santanana has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia santanana is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in summer.

Where to Find Miconia santanana

Miconia santanana is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Miconia santanana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia santanana?

Miconia santanana

What is the common name of Miconia santanana?

Miconia santanana

Where is Miconia santanana found?

South 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,

References

James D. Skean (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skean' in the authors string.
Walter S. Judd (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judd' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303221-2: Based on the initial data import