Miconia calvescens (Miconia) - Image 1

Botanical name: Miconia calvescens

Common names: Miconia, Velvet Tree

Family: Melastomataceae

Origin: Tropical America

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterOrnamental foliagePink flowersInvasive plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
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Miconia calvescens (Miconia) plant with large deep green leaves and prominent light colored veins
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