Miconia riparia
Also known as: Acinodendron riparium (Triana) Kuntze
- Acinodendron riparium (Triana) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Miconia riparia is a shrub belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Miconia is notably large, comprising more than 1850 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Peru