Miconia dasytricha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Leandra dasytricha
• Clidemia dasytricha
• Leandra variabilis var. longipetiolata
• Leandra mosenii
• Leandra variabilis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Myrtaleales and placed in the family Melastomatiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Miconia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range within the South American continent. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the borders of Brazil. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the Southeast region of the country. Additionally, its distribution extends into the South of Brazil. These two regions represent the known geographical limits for this medicinal species.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Miconia dasytricha is characterized by its occurrence within the Floresta Ombrófila (also known as Floresta Pluvial), an environment defined by high humidity and consistent precipitation. This species inhabits a broad altitudinal gradient, ranging from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum elevation of 900 m AMSL. This distribution suggests an ability to thrive in diverse tropical forest structures, from lowland rainforests to mid-elevation montane environments.

Elevational range max:

900 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Habitat :

Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Life history

The life history of Miconia dasytricha is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a long-lived woody species, it undergoes a continuous developmental process that involves establishing a robust structural framework to support its growth over many years. This perennial nature allows the plant to invest significant energy into long-term survival, vegetative expansion, and repeated reproductive cycles, enabling it to maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche over an extended temporal scale.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Miconia dasytricha is characterized by its woody structure and diverse growth forms, appearing as both a tree and a shrub depending on environmental conditions. It is a terrestrial plant, functioning as an independent organism without parasitic tendencies. The species is self-supporting rather than a climber or an epiphyte, maintaining a stable upright posture. In terms of scale, it can reach a maximum plant height of approximately 7 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Miconia dasytricha has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.

Diuretic

1. Planta medica