Miconia bicolor
Johnnyberry
Also known as: Diplochita angustiflora Benth. +17 more
- Diplochita angustiflora Benth.
- Harrera gerascanthoides Macfad.
- Melastoma bicolor Mill.
- Melastoma pallens Spreng.
- Miconia angustiflora (Benth.) Naudin
- Miconia angustiflora var. argyrophylla (A.Rich.) M.Gómez
- Miconia pallens (Spreng.) Triana
- Naudinia agyrophylla A.Rich.
- Naudinia argyrophylla A.Rich.
- Naudinia chrysophylla A.Rich.
- Tetrazygia acunae Borhidi
- Tetrazygia angustiflora (Benth.) Griseb.
- Tetrazygia angustiflora var. argyrophylla (A.Rich.) Griseb.
- Tetrazygia argyrophylla (A.Rich.) Millsp.
- Tetrazygia bicolor (Mill.) Cogn.
- Tetrazygia ovata Cogn.
- Tetrazygia pallens (Spreng.) Cogn.
- Tetrazygia versicolor Urb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Miconia bicolor (commonly known as Johnnyberry) is a shrub or tree within the Melastomataceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms