Miconia sciaphila
White Hogwood
Also known as: Clidemia latifolia (Desr.) DC. +8 more
- Clidemia latifolia (Desr.) DC.
- Clidemia umbrosa (Sw.) Cogn.
- Melastoma latifolium Desr.
- Melastoma umbrosa Sw.
- Sagraea latifolia (Desr.) Triana
- Sagraea umbrosa (Sw.) DC.
- Staphidiastrum latifolium (Desr.) Naudin
- Staphidiastrum umbrosum (Sw.) Naudin
- Staphidium latifolium (Desr.) Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Melastomataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Originating in South America, Miconia sciaphila (commonly known as White Hogwood) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Melastomataceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.