Miconia sessiliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessiliflora
ID:
1521611
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Naudin) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 113. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200002836
Common Names
- Sessiliflora Miconia
- Miconia Sessiliflora
- Miconia de Sessiliflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia sessiliflora (also called Sessile-flowered Miconia, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial, non-vascular plant with a single, unbranched stem and two-lobed leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia sessiliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia sessiliflora has a small, white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia sessiliflora is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Miconia sessiliflora
Miconia sessiliflora is native to the tropical forests of Central America.
Miconia sessiliflora FAQ
What type of plant is Miconia sessiliflora?
Miconia sessiliflora is a type of flowering plant.
What is the scientific classification of Miconia sessiliflora?
Miconia sessiliflora belongs to the family Melastomataceae, and the order Myrtales.
What are the common names of Miconia sessiliflora?
Miconia sessiliflora is commonly known as sessile-flowered miconia.
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,