Muellera amazonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Sousa
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.100: 17 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329351
Common Names
- Muellera Amazonica
- Amazonian Muellera
- Amazonian Plantain
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera amazonica (also called Amazon Muellera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Muellera amazonica flower is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muellera amazonica is a tropical plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a fast-growing, clumping, evergreen perennial with large, glossy, green leaves. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Muellera amazonica
Muellera amazonica is native to Mexico.
Muellera amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muellera amazonica?
Muellera amazonica
What is the common name of Muellera amazonica?
Amazon Muellera
What type of plant is Muellera amazonica?
Perennial
Species in the Muellera genus
Muellera nitens, Muellera leptobotrys, Muellera fernandesii, Muellera fluvialis, Muellera denudata, Muellera filipes, Muellera graciliflora, Muellera grazielae, Muellera laticifera, Muellera longiunguiculata, Muellera montana, Muellera obtusa, Muellera torrensis, Muellera tozziana, Muellera variabilis, Muellera virgilioides, Muellera amazonica, Muellera broadwayi, Muellera burkartii, Muellera chocoensis, Muellera crucisrubierae, Muellera unifoliolata, Muellera campestris, Muellera fendleri, Muellera lutea, Muellera lutescens, Muellera monilis, Muellera nudiflorens, Muellera sanctae-marthae, Muellera sericea, Muellera tubicalyx, Muellera fragiliflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60458867-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera amazonica M.Sousa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.