Selected images for miconia (Miconia calvescens )
Miconia (velvet tree) is a perennial shrub/tree native to Central and South America. Plants begin as a shrub, but develop into trees which can grow up to 49.2 ft. (15 m) tall. Leaves are velvety, dark green on top, purple underneath, and can reach up to 3.2 ft. (1 m) in length. Leaves have three prominent pale green nerves. Flowering can occur year round, but typically occurs 2-3 times per year, when small, white flowers develop. Fruits are small, fleshy, sweet-tasting berries that are ΒΌ in. (7 mm) in diameter and purple-black when mature. Miconia was introduced to Hawaii in 1961 as an ornamental.
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1299143 miconia Miconia calvescens Seedling(s) The Nature Conservancy Archive |
1624047 miconia Miconia calvescens Stand The Nature Conservancy Archive |
5253091 miconia Miconia calvescens Plant(s) Joseph O'Brien |
5392376 miconia Miconia calvescens Tree(s) John M. Randall |
1624046 miconia Miconia calvescens Foliage The Nature Conservancy Archive |
1299160 miconia Miconia calvescens Foliage The Nature Conservancy Archive |
5392378 miconia Miconia calvescens Foliage John M. Randall |
5392379 miconia Miconia calvescens Foliage John M. Randall |
