Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
wrightiana
ID:
1318014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Greuter & R.Rankin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Espermat. Cuba Invent. Prelim. : XII (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330468



Common Names

  • Miconia wrightiana
  • Wright's Miconia
  • Wright's Melastome


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Description

Miconia wrightiana (also called 'Wright's Miconia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia wrightiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia wrightiana is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia wrightiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn, and division should be done in the spring. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Miconia wrightiana

Miconia wrightiana can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Miconia wrightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia wrightiana?

Miconia wrightiana

What type of plant is Miconia wrightiana?

Tree

Where is Miconia wrightiana native to?

Central America

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Rosa Rankin (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rankin' in the authors string.