Miconia alata
Also known as: Acinodendron alatum (Aubl.) Kuntze +4 more
- Acinodendron alatum (Aubl.) Kuntze
- Clidemia alata (Aubl.) G.Don ex Loudon
- Melastoma alatum Aubl.
- Miconia alata var. amazonica Schrank ex DC.
- Miconia pterophora Miq.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Miconia alata is a plant belonging to the Melastomataceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela