Description
Miconia urophylla (also called ‘Cabellos de Ángel’, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with white tomentose branchlets. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama, and is found in wet, montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Miconia urophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miconia urophylla has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miconia urophylla is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.