Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
trianaei
ID:
1260952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(4): 394, t. 80, fig. 2 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260290



Common Names

  • Trianaei Miconia
  • Trianaei Miconia Grass
  • Trianaei Miconia Grass


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Description

Miconia trianaei (also called Triana's miconia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 5-7 m. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia trianaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia trianaei is small, white, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia trianaei is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Miconia trianaei

Miconia trianaei can be found in Colombia, primarily in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Miconia trianaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia trianaei?

Miconia trianaei

What is the common name of Miconia trianaei?

Trianaei

What type of plant is Miconia trianaei?

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,