Miconia tenuifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
1521612
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Michelang.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 115. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200002837
Common Names
- Tenuifolia Miconia
- Miconia Tenuifolia
- Miconia de Tenuifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia 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 tenuifolia can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in a moist, sterile medium. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until it has established itself.
Where to Find Miconia tenuifolia
Miconia tenuifolia is native to the tropical forests of Central America.
Miconia tenuifolia FAQ
What type of plant is Miconia tenuifolia?
Miconia tenuifolia is a type of flowering plant.
What is the scientific classification of Miconia tenuifolia?
Miconia tenuifolia belongs to the family Melastomataceae, and the order Myrtales.
What are the common names of Miconia tenuifolia?
Miconia tenuifolia is commonly known as thinleaf 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,