Miconia subseriata
(Naudin) R. Goldenb. & Michelang.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMiconia subseriata is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or tree which ranges from Oaxaca and Chiapas in southern Mexico through Central America to Colombia, Ecuador, and northwestern Venezuela.
Description
A shrub or small tree native to tropical high mountain cloud forests. The plant produces edible fruit.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the high mountain cloud forests.
Where It Grows
Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica*, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cirin, Colca, Kullka, Kullka colorada, Langua de vaca, Zapotillo leandra
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 344 (As Leandra subseriata)
- Kapelle, M., et al, 2000, Useful plants within a Campesino Community in a Costa Rican Montane Cloud Forest. Mountain Research and Development, 20(2): 162-171 (As Leandra subseriata)
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia. (As Leandra subseriata)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 426 (As Leandra subseriata)
