Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
spatellophora
ID:
1268084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 57: 71 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267422



Common Names

  • Miconia Spatellophora
  • Spatellophora Miconia
  • Miconia Spatellophora


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Description

Miconia spatellophora (also called Spatulate-leaved Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia spatellophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia spatellophora is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia spatellophora can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Miconia spatellophora

Miconia spatellophora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Miconia spatellophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia spatellophora?

Miconia spatellophora

What is the common name of Miconia spatellophora?

Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia spatellophora?

Tropical and subtropical montane 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,