Muellera denudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) M.Sousa
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard.45: 1254 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062375
Common Names
- Muellera denudata
- Denudata Muellera
- Denudata Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera denudata (also called denuded muellera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera denudata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muellera denudata is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muellera denudata is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Muellera denudata
Muellera denudata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera denudata (Benth.) M.Sousa: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.