Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
tococoidea
ID:
1519046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Michelang.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71(1): 116. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005837



Common Names

  • Miconia Tococoida
  • Miconia Grandifolia
  • Miconia Macropoda


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Description

Miconia tocoidea (also called Toco-like 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 tococoidea 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 tococoidea is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Miconia tococoidea: 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 tococoidea

Miconia tococoidea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Miconia tococoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia tocoidea?

Miconia tocoidea

What is the family of Miconia tocoidea?

Melastomataceae

What is the common name of Miconia tocoidea?

Toco 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,