Miconia lutescens
Also known as: Acinodendron lutescens (Bonpl.) Kuntze +3 more
- Acinodendron lutescens (Bonpl.) Kuntze
- Alifana lutescens (Bonpl.) Raf.
- Melastoma lutescens Kunth
- Miconia lutescens subsp. piurensis Wurdack
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Miconia lutescens is a shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Miconia genus, encompassing over 1850 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador