Miconia
plant genus
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Miconia is a large genus of tropical American shrubs or trees belonging to the family Melastomataceae. This family is diverse, with members found across the humid tropical belt, particularly in the New World. Miconia itself is the largest genus within Melastomataceae, containing over 1,900 species. These plants typically have small flowers arranged in showy terminal inflorescences.12
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