velvet tree (Miconia calvescens)
Miconia calvescens is a highly invasive tree, native to Central and South America, recognized by its rapid growth and large leaves with prominent purple undersides.
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Synonyms
Acinodendron arboreum (Vell.) Kuntze
Cyanophyllum magnificum T.Moore
Cyanophyllum marmoreum Linden ex Ender
Cyanophyllum speciosum W.Bull ex J.Dix
Cyanophyllum spectandum Linden
Melastoma arboreum Vell.
Melastoma mandioccanum Raddi
Miconia arborea (Vell.) Pav. ex Triana
Miconia magnifica (T.Moore) Triana
Miconia velutina L.Linden & Rodigas
Tamonea magnifica (T.Moore) Voss
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMyrtales
- familyMelastomataceae
- genusMiconia
- speciesMiconia calvescens