Miconia titanophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
titanophylla
ID:
1268081
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 57: 67 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267419
Common Names
- Miconia Titanophylla
- Titanophylla Miconia
- Miconia Titanophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miconia titanophylla (also called Titan-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 titanophylla is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate both wet and dry conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miconia titanophylla 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miconia titanophylla 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 titanophylla
Miconia titanophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Miconia titanophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miconia titanophylla?
Miconia titanophylla
What is the common name of Miconia titanophylla?
Miconia
What is the natural habitat of Miconia titanophylla?
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,
References
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:159852-2: Based on the initial data import