Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
superposita
ID:
1279486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 130 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278824



Common Names

  • Miconia superposita
  • Superposita Miconia
  • Superposita Tree


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Description

Miconia superposita (also called Miconia sp. 'Superposita', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading growth habit with small, oval-shaped leaves and grows best in a substrate of nutrient-rich soil. This plant is found in moist, shady areas in its native regions and prefers a warm, humid environment.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia superposita is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miconia superposita has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia superposita is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Miconia superposita

Miconia superposita is a species of tree found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Miconia superposita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia superposita?

Miconia superposita

What is the common name of Miconia superposita?

Superposed miconia

What type of plant is Miconia superposita?

Tree

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,