Miconia calvescens, the velvet tree, miconia, or bush currant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Mexico and Central and South America [ 2 ] and it has become one of the world's most invasive species .

Miconia calvescens is native to Central and South America. Euselasia chrysippe is a small butterfly whose caterpillars feed externally on leaves of several species of Miconia. Larvae hatch from large egg masses and continue to molt and move in unison to feeding sites, helping to optimize foraging and deter enemies.

It is a small butterfly whose caterpillar feeds on the leaves of the miconia. Miconia calvescens is a KISC Target Species, a OISC Target Species, and a MISC Target Species. Decontamination is extremely important to reduce the risk of spreading Miconia.

Miconia (Miconia calvescens) Family: Melastomataceae. Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources has designated this species as one of Hawaii’s Most Invasive Horticultural Plants. Native to South and Central America, and ...

2013年8月22日 · This datasheet on Miconia calvescens covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information.

Clidemia (Clidemia hirta) and miconia (Miconia calvescens), are two of the worst invasive species to threaten our mesic and wet forests in the state. Both species are in the melastome family (Melastomataceae), of which all plants are non-native to Hawaiʻi.

Miconia calvescens was declared a noxious weed in the State of Hawaii in 1992. Benefit(s): Ornamental and horticultural value only. Control Level Diagnosis: Highest Priority. Miconia calvescens poses an extremely high threat to natural species in those areas which it invades.

1997年7月8日 · Miconia calvescens (Melastomataceae), native to montane forests of the neotropics, has now invaded wet forests of both the Society and Hawaiian Islands. This tree, which grows up to 15 m tall, is potentially the most invasive and damaging weed of …

2013年2月24日 · (Miconia calvescens) Family: Melastomataceae. Considered very invasive and is on the Hawaii State Noxious Weed List. The Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources has designated this species as one of Hawaii’s Most Invasive Horticultural Plants. Description: Large tree grows up to 50 feet tall

Miconia calvescens is a perennial shrub or tree that can grow to 49.2 ft. (15 m) tall. Foliage Leaves are opposite, dark green, elliptic to obovate, 23.6-27.6 in. (60-70 cm) long with 3 prominent veins, rounded base, and entire or slightly toothed margins.