Miconia susannae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
susannae
ID:
1519028
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Borhidi) Bécquer & Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 115. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005819
Common Names
- Miconia Susannae
- Miconia Parvifolia
- Miconia Pachyphylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia susannae (also called Susan's Miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia susannae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia susannae 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 susannae: 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 susannae
Miconia susannae is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also found in some parts of Mexico.
Miconia susannae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia susannae?
Miconia susannae
What is the family of Miconia susannae?
Melastomataceae
What is the common name of Miconia susannae?
Susanna's 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,