Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
timorensis
ID:
376741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 630 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376073



Common Names

  • Muellerargia timorensis
  • Timorensis Muellerargia
  • Muellerargia Muellerargia


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Synonyms

  • Melothria subpellucida Cogn. [unknown]
  • Melothria ejecta Cogn. [unknown]
  • Zehneria ejecta F.M.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Muellerargia timorensis (also called Timor's grass-pink, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Iridaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and savannas. It has thin, grass-like leaves and produces pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Muellerargia timorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muellerargia timorensis is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muellerargia timorensis is a small shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a container or in a garden bed.

Where to Find Muellerargia timorensis

Muellerargia timorensis can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Muellerargia timorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muellerargia timorensis?

Muellerargia timorensis

What is the family of Muellerargia timorensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Muellerargia timorensis found?

Muellerargia timorensis is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Species in the Muellerargia genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,