Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
oweriana
ID:
817206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 615 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816540



Common Names

  • Muehlbergella oweriana
  • Ower's Muehlbergella
  • Ower Muehlbergella


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Description

Muehlbergella oweriana (also called Ower's Muehlbergella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist forests and savannas. It is also found in tropical Asia, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Muehlbergella oweriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muehlbergella oweriana is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muehlbergella oweriana is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Muehlbergella oweriana

Muehlbergella oweriana is native to Central and South America.

Muehlbergella oweriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muehlbergella oweriana?

Muehlbergella oweriana

What is the common name of Muehlbergella oweriana?

Ower's Muehlbergella

Where is Muehlbergella oweriana native to?

West Africa

Species in the Muehlbergella genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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