Species Data
Common Name
Galapagos miconia
Scientific Name
Miconia robinsoniana
Spanish Name
Cacaotillo
Conservation Status
Unknown
Endemic/Native/Introduced
Endemic
Size
2-5m
Plant Class
Angiosperm
Habitat Zone
Grows on slopes at altitudes of 500-700 m
Seed Dispersal Method
Unknown
Uses
none
Species Overview
Miconia is a shiny leaved shrub that grows up to 5 metres high. It is the most dominant native plant species in the wet highlands above the Scalesia zone but is currently under threat from introduced herbivores and other plant species such as quinine and guava. In the dry season, miconia’s long and slender leaves turn a reddish brown.
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