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Purple plague

Miconia calvescens

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Congo (DRC)), Asia (Indonesia, Sri Lanka), Europe (5 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Miconia calvescens (Purple plague)

Names in Other Languages

French Cancer vert

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple plague?

The scientific name of Purple plague is Miconia calvescens. It belongs to the genus Miconia.

What is the conservation status of Purple plague?

Purple plague (Miconia calvescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purple plague live?

Purple plague is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Congo (DRC)), Asia (Indonesia, Sri Lanka), Europe (5 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Dominican Republic, France, Grenada, Guatemala.

What family does Purple plague belong to?

Purple plague (Miconia calvescens) belongs to the genus Miconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Melastomataceae.

Is Purple plague endangered?

No, Purple plague (Miconia calvescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Purple plague belong to?

Purple plague (Miconia calvescens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Purple plague?

The closest relatives of Purple plague in the genus Miconia include Bonpland Maya, forest johnnyberry, Johnnyberry, Mitú Maya, Silicicolous Maya.