Miconia calvescens, also known as miconia, bush currant, or the velvet tree, is a plant species in the Melastomataceae family.
Native to South and Central America and Mexico, it has become one of the most invasive species in the world. The genus contains around 4 species[1], with Miconia calvescens being the most well-known of the four. Miconia trees can bloom and bear fruit many times a year.
