Muellera fluvialis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindm.) Burkart
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana15: 535 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052481
Common Names
- Fluvialis Muellera
- Fluvialis Muelleria
- Fluvialis' Muelleria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muellera fluvialis (also called Fluvial Muellera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and dry montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Muellera fluvialis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties such as being an anti-inflammatory and antifungal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Muellera fluvialis is a yellow pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muellera fluvialis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 25 m. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Muellera fluvialis
Muellera fluvialis 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
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.
Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Muellera fluvialis (Lindm.) Burkart: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.