Miconia subulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subulata
ID:
1519023
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gleason) R.Goldenb. & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 115. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005814
Common Names
- Miconia Subulata
- Subulata Miconia
- Miconia Subulata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia subulata (also called Subulate miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is found in montane and cloud forests. It is a small shrub, growing to about 1 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia subulata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, as an antiseptic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food and for making dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia subulata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Miconia subulata: This species is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual containers. The plants should be grown in a sunny position and kept well-watered. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Miconia subulata
Miconia subulata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Miconia subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia subulata?
Miconia subulata
What is the family of Miconia subulata?
Melastomataceae
What is the natural habitat of Miconia subulata?
Miconia subulata is found in the tropical rainforests of 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,